Load a WHODrug dictionary

To load a WHODrug (Global), WHODrug (Chinese), or WHODrug (Link Korea) dictionary:

  1. From Argus Console, go to Tools, click Dictionary Management and select Dictionary Loader.
  2. Select Load New.
  3. From the Dictionary Type drop-down, select the type of dictionary you want to upload.
    • When WHODrug-Link Korea C3 is loaded, the WHODrug Global C3 must be set in the Common Profile Switch > Drugs.
    • When WHODrug-Link Korea B3 is loaded, the WHODrug Global B3 must be set in the Common Profile Switch > Drugs.
  4. In the Dictionary File (.zip file containing dictionary data) field, select the local path to the Dictionary ZIP file.

    The ZIP file must contain these folders for successful loading: whodrug_global_c3_<mmm>_<dd>_<yyyy> and additional_features_whodrug_globa_c3_<mmm>_<dd>_<yyyy>.

    Note:

    • For WHODrug Global dictionaries released before March 2026, select the TXT format files.
    • For WHODrug Global dictionaries released in March 2026 or above, Chinese, and Link Korea, select the CSV format files.
  5. In the Configuration File field, the WHODrug MDB file (WHODrug_2026_01.mdb) is auto-populated for the selected dictionary type that is available in the installation folder, and used for the future loading of the same dictionary type.

    Note:

    Any new version of the MDB upload overwrites the existing MDB files. To upload a custom MDB/Configuration file, use the Upload New Configuration file field.

    Note:

    MDB file is not required for WHODrug-Link Korea dictionary. Hence, this field is disabled while loading the WHODrug-Link Korea dictionary.
  6. The Version field is automatically populated based on the selected ZIP file.

    Note:

    Only WHODrug-Link Korea version 2025 and later can be loaded.
  7. In the Notification Email Address field, set the email address to receive an update on the status of the load operation after completion. This field is auto-populated with the email address of the logged-in user from the user setup in Access Management.

    Note:

    You can provide multiple email addresses separated by semicolon (;).
  8. Click Load.
    The Status section will display the progress of the load.
  9. When the load is complete, download the log.

Parent topic: WHODrug dictionaries