Packages for a Drug
Notice: THIS ENDPOINT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
HTTP Method: GET
URL: https://www.britelink.io/api/v1/drugs/{drugId}/packages
This endpoint retrieves detailed package information for a specific drug, identified by its unique ID. The information includes package codes, descriptions, quantities, and associated product details. The data is specific to the Zimbabwean (MCAZ) jurisdiction.
URL Parameters:
drugId
: The ID of the drug for which package information is to be retrieved.
Response Structure:
The response is a JSON array where each element represents a package associated with the drug. Each package contains the following fields:
package_ndc_code
: The National Drug Code (NDC) for the package.originator_package_ndc_code
: The NDC code of the originator package.description
: Brief description of the package contents.full_description
: Full description of the package contents.amount
: Quantity of contents in the package.unit
: Unit of measurement for the amount.form
: Form of the package (e.g., bottle).product
: An object containing information about the associated product, including:ndc_product_code
: NDC product code.name
: Name of the product.
Request Example:
curl -L 'https://www.britelink.io/api/v1/drugs/${drugId}/packages' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer myapikey'
Response Example:
[
{
"package_ndc_code": "16590-0023-90",
"originator_package_ndc_code": "16590-023-90",
"description": "90 TABLET IN 1 BOTTLE",
"full_description": "90 TABLET IN 1 BOTTLE",
"amount": "90",
"unit": "1",
"form": "BOTTLE",
"product": {
"ndc_product_code": "16590-0023",
"name": "ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINe"
}
}
// Additional packages...
]
Use Case
Who Should Use This Endpoint:
- Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for inventory management and drug dispensing.
- Healthcare providers for prescribing information and patient counseling.
- Pharmaceutical companies for market research and competitive analysis.
- Health informatics systems integrating drug package data.