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Pharm Abbre & SIG
Ultimate Pharmacy Sig Code Collection
question | answer |
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hs | at bedtime |
pc | after a meal |
ha | headache |
ung or oint | ointment |
qs | quantity sufficient |
ac | before a meal |
aaa | apply to affected area |
cap | capsule |
ss | one half |
tid | three times daily |
bid | twice daily |
qd | once a day or everyday |
qod | every other day |
qid | four times daily |
q | every |
pv | per vagina |
pr | per rectum |
po | by mouth |
prn | as needed |
prn | as needed |
ud | as directed |
sig | directions |
nr | no refills |
supp | suppository |
au | both ears |
ou | both eyes |
od | right eye |
as | left ear |
ad | right ear |
os | left eye |
AM | morning |
ap | apply |
BC | birth control |
BP | for blood pressure |
crm | cream |
d | day |
DAW | dispense as written |
disp | dispense |
gtt(s) | drop(s) |
h | hour |
HBP | for high blood pressure |
IM | intramuscular |
LA | long acting |
pm | evening |
solution | soln |
ophth | ophthalmic or eye |
otic | ear |
oz | ounce |
p | after |
pc & hs | after meals and at bedtime |
qh | every hour |
q4h | every 4 hours |
hs | at bedtime |
Qty | quantity |
rect | rectally |
SA | sustained action |
SL | sublingual (under the tongue) |
SOB | shortness of breath |
susp | suspension |
syr | syrup |
tab | tablet |
tsp | teaspoonful |
tsps | teaspoonfuls |
vag | vaginally |
qw | once weekly |
Metered dose inhaler | MDI |
q4h | every 4 hours |
SL | sublingual |
app | applicator |
cc | cubic centimeters |
d/c | discontinue |
gm | gram |
gr | grain |
INJ | injection |
IV | intravenous |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
ml | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
qam | every morning |
qpm | every evening |
TD | transdermal |