This is an abbreviation for SNOMED CT Release Package.
A single-unit set of release files with SNOMED CT components, reference set members, and/or other related items.
A release package
Is distributed by SNOMED International, a National Release Center, or another organization authorized to maintain and distribute a SNOMED CT extension
May be a complete SNOMED CT Edition or a supplementary extension module, dependent on other modules
May be referred to as a release package version, meaning it is distributed at a specific point in time
Each release package version is assigned a release packages status: alpha release package, beta release package, or production release package.
May also refer to other SNOMED CT products or services, such as those listed in the
Release
Release package