Medi-Span Generic Product Identifier

**Semantic type:** Intellectual Product

**Definition:** A segmented numeric drug code assigned by Medi-Span, using a hierarchical classification scheme encompassing drug group, class, sub-class, name, name extension and dosage. Products assigned the same code should be pharmaceutically equivalent regarding active ingredients, dose form, route of administration, and strength. The same drug may be classified in multiple therapeutic classes.

**Synonyms:** - GPI - Generic Product Identifier - Medi-Span GPI - MediSpan GPI - MediSpan Generic Product Identifier - NSC Generic Product Identifier - Nomenclature Standards Committee Generic Product Identifier