The National Clinical Terminology Service (NCTS) is pleased to announce that the December combined release of SNOMED CT®‑AU[1] and the Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) is now available to registered users from the NCTS website.
The latest Release Note and all release files (RF2 bundle, reference sets) can be downloaded from the ACCESS tab.
Changes to content submissions now in effect
From Monday 15 December, updates apply to how you submit content requests through the Health Terminologies website. These changes support clearer accountability, stronger submission quality, and faster processing.
Login required for content requests
You must log in using your NCTS account before submitting any content request. This applies to all users.
Login ensures each request links to a verified user and organisation. It also auto-populates your contact and organisation details, reducing manual entry and errors.
Change to bulk AMT content requests
The bulk request form no longer applies to non-registered medicine products.
You must submit non-registered medicine products using the individual content request form.
Each submission must include appropriate supporting material. This includes product information and artwork.
This change supports a more efficient review process and clearer assessment of each request.
What you need to do
- Check you have active access to your NCTS account
- Select the correct request form before submitting
- Attach complete supporting material with each request
These updates improve consistency across submissions and support timely content development.
We would like to thank you for your ongoing collaboration and feedback. Your input continues to strengthen the Health Terminologies service and support high-quality, consistent outcomes for the health sector.
Where can I find technical guides and other resources?
All SNOMED CT‑AU and AMT documentation, including technical and implementation guides, is freely available for download from the NCTS Document Library without registering or logging in. However, if you are a registered user we recommend that you log in before downloading any material so that we can better target our communications to you, based on the resources that you have downloaded.
Terminology browsers
Shrimp[2] is available online at https://ontoserver.csiro.au/shrimp. Search both SNOMED CT‑AU and AMT content, or browse the hierarchies by selecting the latest version of “SNOMED Clinical Terms Australian Extension” in the drop-down menu.
Feedback
Development by the NCTS relies on the input and cooperation of the Australian healthcare community. We value your feedback and encourage questions, comments, or suggestions about our products. You can contact us by completing the online support request form, emailing help@digitalhealth.gov.au, or calling 1300 901 001.
[1] "SNOMED" and "SNOMED CT" are registered trademarks of the International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO).
[2] Shrimp was developed by the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC).