Transforming Schedule XML files

Files:

Schedule publication XML files: https://schedule.pharmac.govt.nz/pub/schedule/archive/.

Sample transformation files: https://schedule.pharmac.govt.nz/pub/schedule/transform/. XSL files with "Aggregated" in the filename can be run over multiple Schedule XML files.

Transformation software:

PHARMAC uses Oxygen - xml editor for creating and testing of XML/XSLT transformations.

Free alternative transformation solutions:

Online tools (best suited for quick tests)

• https://xslttest.appspot.com/
• http://www.shell-tools.net/?op=xslt

Software:

• http://www.editix.com/download.html

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The Pharmaceutical Schedule files are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.

In essence, you are free to copy, distribute and adapt them, as long as you attribute them to PHARMAC and abide by the other licence terms. To view a copy of this licence, visit Creative Commons International. Attribution to PHARMAC should be in written form and not by reproduction of the PHARMAC logo.

While care has been taken in compiling these files, PHARMAC takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions, and shall not be liable for any consequences arising there from.

Notes:

• The publication date is around the 23rd of the month prior to it becoming effective.
• Documentation is included in the Schedule XML schema.
• The printed Schedule is produced from the XML file using XSLT and TeX.
• Other than the pack id (Pharmacode), all entity identifiers are generated by PHARMAC and do not relate to any other terminology. They can occasionally change without notice.
• PHARMAC does not endorse any of the above mentioned solutions.
• Although technical support is only provided for stakeholders in the New Zealand pharmaceutical claiming network, PHARMAC staff will endeavour to answer occasional queries sent to texschedule@pharmac.govt.nz.