Free use of SNOMED CT within the Member’s territory. Members manage the release, distribution, and sub-licensing of SNOMED CT and other products of the Association within their Territory.

Twice-yearly updates of the international release of SNOMED CT 

Ability to create national extensions of SNOMED CT and to apply to translate the standard into national language(s) 

Free access to SNOMED CT resources within the Member’s territory available via the document library 

Free access to SNOMED CT educational programming. View our E-learning resources 

Ability to suggest the addition of new concepts, or changes to current concepts and relationships, in the international release 

Representation on the SNOMED International General Assembly and Member Forum, the organization’s governance bodies. Members play a critical governance role through the approval of the organization's budget and strategy.

National delegates invited to participate in twice-yearly governance, advisory, working special interest and project group business meetings and conferences. Learn more about our events 

Access to forums and networks to share, and learn from, SNOMED CT implementation experiences

Membership fees are based on the most current World Bank Gross National Income (GNI) Atlas values as published by the World Bank.
 

Email info@snomed.org to contact the appropriate SNOMED International Customer Stakeholder & Relationship Management executive.

Global & Americas: 
Shelley Lipon

Europe: 
Ian Green

Middle East & Africa:
Nick Egarhos

Asia Pacific: 
Liara Tutina

Annual Fees for each Data Creation System

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Non Member Territory Band	Annual Fee (USD) per hospital/ institution/ practice
Hospital/Institution in Band A Territory (high-income economy)	1,861.00
Hospital/Institution in Band B Territory (upper-middle-income economy)	1,241.00
Hospital/Institution in Band C & D Territory (lower-middle-income economy)	621.00
Practice in Band A, B, C or D Territory	621.00
Hospital/Institution or Practice in Low Income Band E (low-income economy)	0
Locate your territory band: Follow the link below and select your country. Your income level will appear on the right hand side of the page

Annual Fees for each Data Analysis System

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Non Member Territory Band	Annual Fee (USD) per hospital/institution/practice
B and A Territory (high-income economy)	1,861.00
B and C Territory (upper-middle-income economy)	1,241.00
B and C and D Territory (lower-middle-income economy)	621.00
Hospital or Practice in Low Income Band E (low-income economy)	0
Locate your territory band: Follow the link below and select your country. Your income level will appear on the right hand side of the page

Fee structure for Web and Mobile apps

Please contact info@snomed.org if you or your organization is interested in obtaining a SNOMED CT development license for mobile applications. 

Please refer to the SNOMED International Affiliate License and the World Bank Country Income Categories to determine if your country is designated as Band E.

Fee structure for Commercial Development

Please contact info@snomed.org if your non-Member country or organization is interested in obtaining a SNOMED CT development license.

Offered strictly to encourage the use of SNOMED CT in non-commercial research that contributes to broadening our collective understanding and knowledge base. Research projects must not be intended for commercial end use.

To apply for a fee waiver, please write to info@snomed.org and send a formal, signed letter on official letterhead/stationery addressed to the SNOMED International CEO.

It should be signed by a representative of the university, research organization or other appropriate body, and contain the following information:

• Description of the project
• Names of the project leader and any other stakeholders involved
• Project end date
• Expected outcomes

Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a fee waiver agreement will be issued. You will be obliged to report your project progress, findings and any implementations on an annual basis.

All users of the product containing SNOMED CT, will be required to obtain a license. Any programs/material encoded with SNOMED CT will be deemed as SNOMED International's property.

Offered strictly to not for profit organizations who would like to use SNOMED CT non-commercially, for the betterment of people living in rural areas and/or poorer countries.

To apply for a fee waiver, please complete and sign this form and submit it to info@snomed.org. 

Requested infomation includes:

• The nature and scope of proposed SNOMED CT use.
• The product/service in which SNOMED CT would be used.
• The time frame for deployment.
• The results you hope to achieve through this work.
• Information about how you will monitor/evaluate progress.
• Information about any fees you will charge to health professionals (or others) for the use of SNOMED CT or the product/service in which it is used.
• Any other facts that you feel would be relevant for consideration.

Your application will be reviewed and, if successful, a public good agreement will be issued.

You will be obliged to report your project progress, findings and any implementations on an annual basis. All users of the product containing SNOMED CT, will be required to obtain a license.

Any programs/material encoded with SNOMED CT will be deemed as SNOMED International's property.