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.