Updated research request forms and data security approval requirement effective 4/24/23
This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
DME_SRVC_CD
For pharmacies that indicated they offer some level of durable medical equipment (DME) (see variable called DME_SRVC_IND), this variable identifies the type of DME services offered.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 13 | Site does not offer durable medical equipment (DME) |
| 14 | Site provides off-the-shelf non-custom DME but is not accredited |
| 15 | Site provides a full range of DME including custom items but is not accredited |
| 16 | Site is accredited to provide DME limited to pharmaceuticals and diabetic testing supplies |
| 17 | Site is accredited to provide DME limited to off-the-shelf non-custom products and pharmaceuticals |
| 18 | Site is accredited to provide a full range of DME including custom items and pharmaceuticals |
| Null | This information has not been reported by the pharmacy. |
This variable is new in 2012. This information is optional, and not required to be reported by pharmacies to NCPDP.
Additional details regarding the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) source data are available at: https://www.ncpdpdataq.org/dataQInfo/pages/dataQFiles.htm.
Source: NCDPD DataQ™