Term: Drug Identification Number (DIN) Master File

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2023-01-23

Definition:

Contains a list of all Drug Identification Numbers (DINs), one record per DIN, prepared annually by Manitoba Health as part of the Drug Program Information Network (DPIN) system. Consisting of approximately 700,000 records, this list includes DINs from carriers (C1-C4) and the non-adjudicated data. Each DIN record contains the name of the drug, dose/unit, strength, route of administration, and form of dosage.

Related concepts 

• Calculating Costs/Expenditures for Pharmaceuticals
• Creating Drug Identification Number (DIN) Lists Using the SPD Server Updated DIN Master (UDM) File
• Use and Identification of Specific Drugs in Clinical Research

Related terms 

• Defined Daily Dose (DDD)
• Dosage Form
• Drug Data Support Files
• Drug Identification Number (DIN)
• Drug Program Information Network (DPIN)
• Master (Common) Formulary
• Strength

Links 

• MCHP Data Repository - Drug Data Support Files Data Description