Project Information
Active
02 October, 2025
Project Introduction
API Exchange for Medicinal Products (APIX)
The Vulcan API Exchange for Medicinal Products (APIX) project aims to create an internationally harmonized, API-first framework for exchanging medicinal product information using FHIR standards. By replacing batch and document-based exchanges with modern APIs, APIX enables real-time, two-way data exchange between regulators, biopharma companies, healthcare institutions, and other stakeholders.
This project will deliver an Implementation Guide (IG) that defines a unified framework for API-driven exchange, improving efficiency, interoperability, and regulatory collaboration worldwide.
Current Goals
- Draft the first version of the APIX Implementation Guide.
- Align with related efforts such as ePI and IDMP PhPID.
- Develop and test sample data for demonstration and connectathon participation.
- Prepare for technical testing at connectathons starting in 2025.
API Exchange for Medicinal Products (APIX)
Project Resources
Confluence
Project workspace with meeting notes, documentation, and collaboration materials.
FHIR IG
The evolving technical specification that defines how FHIR is used for this project.
SharePoint Resources
Central repository for project artifacts, reference materials, and shared files.
API Exchange for Medicinal Products (APIX)
Get Involved
The APIX project is open to new members and collaborators. As with all Vulcan projects, anyone can participate by:
- Joining weekly working group calls.
- Contributing expertise in regulatory, technical, or implementation areas.
- Piloting or testing draft specifications.
Vulcan is a member-based organization, but participation in projects is open to all. If you’re interested in shaping the future of real-time medicinal product exchange, this is the right time to join.
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