## Profile Comparison between http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicationRequest-eu-core vs http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicationRequest-eu-core

Left: | MedicationRequest (EU core) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicationRequest-eu-core)
Right: | MedicationRequest (EU core) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicationRequest-eu-core)

### Messages

Error | StructureDefinition.version | Values for version differ: '2.0.0-ballot' vs '2.0.0'
Information | StructureDefinition.date | Values for date differ: '2025-12-19T19:52:30+01:00' vs '2026-04-27T22:41:19+03:00'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Language of the resource content' vs 'Language of the request'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Composite request this is part of' vs 'Group identifier'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Reason for current status' vs 'Reason for current status of the order'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Grouping or category of medication request' vs 'Category of the medication request'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Period over which the medication is to be taken' vs 'Period over which the medication should be taken.'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Minimum period of time between dispenses' vs 'Interval between dispenses'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Time period supply is authorized for' vs 'Validity period of the dispense request'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Number of refills authorized' vs 'Number of repeats allowed'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Any restrictions on medication substitution' vs 'Whether substitution is allowed'

### Metadata

Name | Value | Comments
--- | --- | ---
abstract | false |
baseDefinition | http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequest |
copyright | Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0). |
date | 2025-12-19T19:52:30+01:00 | 2026-04-27T22:41:19+03:00 | Values Differ
description | This profile sets minimum expectations for the MedicationRequest resource common to most of the use cases. This profile is adapted from the MPD work. | This profile introduces essential constraints and extensions for the MedicationRequest resource that apply across multiple use cases. | Values Differ
experimental |  |
fhirVersion | 5.0.0 |
jurisdiction |  |
jurisdiction[0] | http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150 |
kind | resource |
name | MedicationRequestEuCore |
publisher | HL7 Europe |
purpose |  |
status | active |
title | MedicationRequest (EU core) |
type | MedicationRequest |
url | http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicationRequest-eu-core |
version | 2.0.0-ballot | 2.0.0 | Values Differ

### Structure

Name | L Flags | L Card. | L Type | L Description & Constraints | R Flags | R Card. | R Type | R Description & Constraints | Comments
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
MedicationRequest |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group |
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact |
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource |
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Starter
|  | 0..1 | code | Language of the request Binding: ?? (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Starter
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements |
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored |
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | Business identifier for this request |  | 0..* | Identifier | Business identifier for this request |
basedOn | Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) | A plan or request that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this medication request | Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) | A plan or request that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this medication request |
priorPrescription |  | 0..1 | Reference(MedicationRequest) | Reference to an order/prescription that is being replaced by this MedicationRequest |  | 0..1 | Reference(MedicationRequest) | Reference to an order/prescription that is being replaced by this MedicationRequest |
groupIdentifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Composite request this is part of | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Group identifier |
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | Current state of the order Binding: ?? (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | Current state of the order Binding: ?? (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. |
statusReason |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reason for current status Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reason for current status of the order Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status. |
statusChanged |  | 0..1 | dateTime | When the status was changed |  | 0..1 | dateTime | When the status was changed |
intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | Order, proposal or plan Binding: ?? (required): The kind of medication order. | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | Order, proposal or plan Binding: ?? (required): The kind of medication order. |
category |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Grouping or category of medication request Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying where the medication is to be consumed or administered. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Category of the medication request Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying where the medication is to be consumed or administered. |
priority | Σ | 0..1 | code | routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request. | Σ | 0..1 | code | routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request. |
doNotPerform | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if patient is to stop taking or not to start taking the medication | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if patient is to stop taking or not to start taking the medication |
medication | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableReference(Medication (EU core)) | Medication to be taken Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableReference(Medication (EU core)) | Medication to be taken Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. |
subject | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient (EU core) | Group) | Individual or group for whom the medication has been requested | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient (EU core) | Group) | Individual or group for whom the medication has been requested |
informationSource |  | 0..* | Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) | The person or organization who provided the information about this request, if the source is someone other than the requestor |  | 0..* | Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) | The person or organization who provided the information about this request, if the source is someone other than the requestor |
encounter |  | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay |  | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay |
supportingInformation |  | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | Information to support fulfilling of the medication |  | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | Information to support fulfilling of the medication |
authoredOn | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | Date when the request was authored | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | Date when the request was authored |
requester | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Patient (EU core) | Practitioner (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | Organization (EU core) | RelatedPerson) | The individual responsible for ordering the medication | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Patient (EU core) | Practitioner (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | Organization (EU core) | RelatedPerson) | The individual responsible for ordering the medication |
reported | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Reported rather than primary record | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Reported rather than primary record |
performerType | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Desired kind of performer of the medication administration Binding: ?? (extensible): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication. | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Desired kind of performer of the medication administration Binding: ?? (extensible): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication. |
performer |  | 0..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | DeviceDefinition | RelatedPerson | CareTeam | HealthcareService) | Intended performer of administration |  | 0..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | DeviceDefinition | RelatedPerson | CareTeam | HealthcareService) | Intended performer of administration |
device |  | 0..* | CodeableReference(DeviceDefinition) | Intended type of device for the administration |  | 0..* | CodeableReference(DeviceDefinition) | Intended type of device for the administration |
recorder |  | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Person who entered the request |  | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Person who entered the request |
reason |  | 0..* | CodeableReference(Condition | Observation) | Reason or indication for this prescription Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | candidate
|  | 0..* | CodeableReference(Condition | Observation) | Reason or indication for this prescription Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Preferred
courseOfTherapyType |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Overall pattern of medication administration Binding: ?? (extensible): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Overall pattern of medication administration Binding: ?? (extensible): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio. |
insurance |  | 0..* | Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse) | Associated insurance coverage |  | 0..* | Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse) | Associated insurance coverage |
note |  | 0..* | Annotation | Information about the prescription |  | 0..* | Annotation | Information about the prescription |
id |  |  |  |  |  | 0..1 | id | Unique id for inter-element referencing | Added this element
Slices for extension |  |  |  |  |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | Added this element
author[x] |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization), string | Individual responsible for the annotation | Added this element
time |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | When the annotation was made | Added this element
text |  |  |  |  | Σ | 1..1 | markdown | Textual note about the request | Added this element
renderedDosageInstruction |  | 0..1 | markdown | Full representation of the dosage instructions |  | 0..1 | markdown | Full representation of the dosage instructions |
effectiveDosePeriod |  | 0..1 | Period | Period over which the medication is to be taken |  | 0..1 | Period | Period over which the medication should be taken. |
dosageInstruction |  | 0..* | Dosage | How the medication should be taken. |  | 0..* | Dosage | How the medication should be taken. |
id |  | 0..1 | id | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | id | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
sequence | Σ | 0..1 | integer | The order of the dosage instructions | Σ | 0..1 | integer | The order of the dosage instructions |
text | Σ | 0..1 | string | Free text dosage instructions | Σ | 0..1 | string | Free text dosage instructions |
additionalInstruction | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness" Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery". | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness" Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery". |
patientInstruction | Σ | 0..1 | string | Patient or consumer oriented instructions | Σ | 0..1 | string | Patient or consumer oriented instructions |
timing | Σ | 0..1 | Timing | Administration schedule | Σ | 0..1 | Timing | Administration schedule |
id |  | 0..1 | id | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | id | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
event | Σ | 0..* | dateTime | When the event occurs | Σ | 0..* | dateTime | When the event occurs |
repeat | Σ C | 0..1 | Element | When the event is to occur | Σ C | 0..1 | Element | When the event is to occur |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
bounds[x] | Σ | 0..1 | Duration, Range, Period | Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits | Σ | 0..1 | Duration, Range, Period | Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits |
count | Σ C | 0..1 | positiveInt | Number of times to repeat | Σ C | 0..1 | positiveInt | Number of times to repeat |
countMax | Σ C | 0..1 | positiveInt | Maximum number of times to repeat | Σ C | 0..1 | positiveInt | Maximum number of times to repeat |
duration | Σ C | 0..1 | decimal | Duration of the treatment | Σ C | 0..1 | decimal | Duration of the treatment |
durationMax | Σ C | 0..1 | decimal | How long when it happens (Max) | Σ C | 0..1 | decimal | How long when it happens (Max) |
durationUnit | Σ C | 0..1 | code | s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM) Binding: ?? (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM). | Σ C | 0..1 | code | s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM) Binding: ?? (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM). |
frequency | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Frequency times per period | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Frequency times per period |
frequencyMax | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period |
period | Σ C | 0..1 | decimal | Duration of time over which repetitions are to occur | Σ C | 0..1 | decimal | Duration of time over which repetitions are to occur |
periodMax | Σ C | 0..1 | decimal | Upper limit of period (3-4 hours) | Σ C | 0..1 | decimal | Upper limit of period (3-4 hours) |
periodUnit | Σ C | 0..1 | code | Unit of the period (e.g. day) Binding: ?? (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM). | Σ C | 0..1 | code | Unit of the period (e.g. day) Binding: ?? (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM). |
dayOfWeek | Σ | 0..* | code | mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun Binding: ?? (required) | Σ | 0..* | code | mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun Binding: ?? (required) |
timeOfDay | Σ C | 0..* | time | Time of day for action | Σ C | 0..* | time | Time of day for action |
when | Σ C | 0..* | code | Code for time period of occurrence Binding: ?? (required): Real-world event relating to the schedule. | Σ C | 0..* | code | Code for time period of occurrence Binding: ?? (required): Real-world event relating to the schedule. |
offset | Σ C | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Minutes from event (before or after) | Σ C | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Minutes from event (before or after) |
code | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | A code for the timing schedule. Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern. | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | A code for the timing schedule. Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern. |
asNeeded | Σ C | 0..1 | boolean | Take "as needed" | Σ C | 0..1 | boolean | Take "as needed" |
asNeededFor | Σ C | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Take "as needed" (for x) Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying the precondition that should be met or evaluated prior to consuming or administering a medication dose. For example "pain", "30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse", "on flare-up" etc. | Σ C | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Take "as needed" (for x) Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying the precondition that should be met or evaluated prior to consuming or administering a medication dose. For example "pain", "30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse", "on flare-up" etc. |
site | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Body site to administer to Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body. | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Body site to administer to Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body. |
route | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Route of administration Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject. | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Route of administration Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject. |
method | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Technique for administering medication Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered. | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Technique for administering medication Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered. |
doseAndRate | Σ | 0..* | Element | Amount of medication administered, to be administered or typical amount to be administered | Σ | 0..* | Element | Amount of medication administered, to be administered or typical amount to be administered |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
type | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | The kind of dose or rate specified Binding: ?? (example): The kind of dose or rate specified. | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | The kind of dose or rate specified Binding: ?? (example): The kind of dose or rate specified. |
Slices for dose[x] | Σ | 0..1 | Range, ?? | Amount of medication per dose Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this | Σ | 0..1 | Range, ?? | Amount of medication per dose Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this |
rate[x] | Σ | 0..1 | Ratio, Range, ?? | Amount of medication per unit of time | Σ | 0..1 | Ratio, Range, ?? | Amount of medication per unit of time |
maxDosePerPeriod | Σ | 0..* | Ratio | Upper limit on medication per unit of time | Σ | 0..* | Ratio | Upper limit on medication per unit of time |
maxDosePerAdministration | Σ | 0..1 | ?? | Upper limit on medication per administration | Σ | 0..1 | ?? | Upper limit on medication per administration |
maxDosePerLifetime | Σ | 0..1 | ?? | Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient | Σ | 0..1 | ?? | Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient |
dispenseRequest |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Medication supply authorization |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Medication supply authorization |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
initialFill |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | First fill details |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | First fill details |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
quantity |  | 0..1 | ?? | First fill quantity |  | 0..1 | ?? | First fill quantity |
duration |  | 0..1 | Duration | First fill duration |  | 0..1 | Duration | First fill duration |
dispenseInterval |  | 0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses |  | 0..1 | Duration | Interval between dispenses |
validityPeriod |  | 0..1 | Period | Time period supply is authorized for |  | 0..1 | Period | Validity period of the dispense request |
numberOfRepeatsAllowed |  | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Number of refills authorized |  | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Number of repeats allowed |
quantity |  | 0..1 | ?? | Amount of medication to supply per dispense |  | 0..1 | ?? | Amount of medication to supply per dispense |
expectedSupplyDuration |  | 0..1 | Duration | Number of days supply per dispense |  | 0..1 | Duration | Number of days supply per dispense |
dispenser |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Intended performer of dispense |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Intended performer of dispense |
dispenserInstruction |  | 0..* | Annotation | Additional information for the dispenser |  | 0..* | Annotation | Additional information for the dispenser |
doseAdministrationAid |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of adherence packaging to use for the dispense Binding: ?? (example) |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of adherence packaging to use for the dispense Binding: ?? (example) |
substitution |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Any restrictions on medication substitution |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Whether substitution is allowed |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
allowed[x] |  | 1..1 | boolean, CodeableConcept | Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ?? (preferred): Identifies the type of substitution allowed. |  | 1..1 | boolean, CodeableConcept | Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ?? (preferred): Identifies the type of substitution allowed. |
reason |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why should (not) substitution be made Binding: ?? (example): SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why should (not) substitution be made Binding: ?? (example): SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason |
eventHistory |  | 0..* | Reference(Provenance) | A list of events of interest in the lifecycle |  | 0..* | Reference(Provenance) | A list of events of interest in the lifecycle |
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