The HL7 eStability message captures information relevant for the drug stability testing process. This testing is required as a component of the drug regulatory process. It verifies the correctness of a manufacturer’s claims related to the stability - the ability to be stored over time without losing its therapeutic effectiveness - of a product.
The HL7 wiki for Drug Stability Reporting (eStability) is http://wiki.hl7.org/index.php?title=Drug_Stability_Reporting, the minutes to the teleconferences and other information are posted there.
The final stylesheet from Catherine (eStabStyleFinal(11-14-10)) save the .zip file and extract it into a folder, and read the file “ReleaseNotes[1.6].txt” and follow the directions for the location of the folder (Ex: C:\estability\stylesheet or D:\estability\stylesheet), the directions for changing the file name from “eStabilityWin.js.txt” to “eStabilityWin.js” and for changing the “eStabstyle.css” file to display in the color you want. For the example XML files save the zip file (ExampleMessages(11-14-10)) and extract it into a folder. The example messages folder can be saved at any location, it is the location of the style sheet folder that is important This is the current version of the schema the style sheet is using(PORT_MT090001UV02), save the zip file and extract it into a folder and open file with IE or Firefox.
The XForm Templates (xform_templates.zip), save the .zip file and extract it into a folder. Open the “Xform_Templates” folder, open the “Stability_XForm” folder, open the 2nd “Stability_XForm” folder, open the “Stability” folder, open the “XForms” folder, and open the file “stabilityForm.xhtml” in IE or Firefox. For browser requirments go to http://67.199.45.243/XPortal/login.aspx, and read the middle column. You can also get to to the FAQ page from there, for technical support you will have to sign in.
The XForm and Input Tool (.NET) environments are dependent on what version you are using, and what version of IE you have. Windows 7 does not allow you to change there environments. It was decided that the groups time would be better used working on the IG, developing the schematron (business rules), and stating the FDA Guidance. There are other ways to create a valid eStability XML file (e.g., XMLSpy, notepad,...)