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For example: - Paracetamol 500mg tablets; - Paracetamol 250mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free; - Heparin sodium 25,000units/5ml solution for injection vials or Aqueous cream. ### ![](https://support.datapharm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-15-2023-02-32-46-2256-PM.png?width=410&height=223&name=image-png-Mar-15-2023-02-32-46-2256-PM.png) To find a VMP, click the Lookup button. Enter all or part of the generic name into the search box. A list of current VMP names on the dm+d database is shown. Click on the exact match for your product. If you cannot find a match, click "Not Listed" at the top of the menu. ### **Formulation** This is the dose form of the product (e.g. cream, drops, tablets, capsules, etc.) ### ![](https://support.datapharm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-15-2023-02-36-26-9703-PM.png?width=405&height=193&name=image-png-Mar-15-2023-02-36-26-9703-PM.png) Select the exact formulation from the drop down list. If your dose form is not listed, please contact the NHSBSA dm+d helpdesk at [nhsbsa.indemandppdsupport@nhs.net](mailto:nhsbsa.indemandppdsupport@nhs.net)  Some combination products have a mixture of forms. For example tablets/capsules or cream/pessaries. Select 'not applicable' from the list for such combination products. ### **Licensed Routes** A route is the place in or on the body where the product is introduced to have its effect e.g. oral, subcutaneous. Only include the licensed routes of administration. ![](https://support.datapharm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-15-2023-02-45-03-1607-PM.png?width=359&height=170&name=image-png-Mar-15-2023-02-45-03-1607-PM.png) Click the down arrow to display an alphabetical list of Licensed Routes. Click on the correct route to add it to your submission. More than one route can be added. To remove a route of administration, click on the "X" on the right of a selected route. ### **New Product Name** If you create a product update submission, there is an optional field to add a new Product Name. 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