The 2023 updates to the Affiliate License clarified the guidance on using SNOMED CT codes in non-Member countries and non-licensed systems. A summary of these guidelines is as follows:
For users of SNOMED CT-licensed systems: There are no restrictions on transmitting SNOMED CT codes and descriptions to any system, regardless of whether it is licensed for SNOMED CT.
For users of non-SNOMED CT licensed systems:
They may receive SNOMED CT codes and descriptions.
They are permitted to store SNOMED CT codes and descriptions within their system and data repository.
They may forward SNOMED CT codes and descriptions to both SNOMED CT-licensed and unlicensed systems.
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