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Drug abbreviations
The most common used abbreviations in pharmacies
Term | Definition |
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tab | Tablet |
cap | Capsule |
qd | Every day |
bid | Twice a day/Every 12 hours |
tid | Three times a day/Every 8 hours |
qid | Four times a day/Every 6 hours |
ad | Right ear |
ou | Both eyes |
os | Left eye |
od | Right eye |
hs | Bedtime |
ac | Before meals |
q | Every |
sig | Signa |
ud | As directed |
po | By mouth |
susp | Suspension |
au | Both ears |
as | Left ear |
gtt | Drops |
am | Morning |
pm | Evening |
prn | As needed |
qs | Quantify sufficient (enough) |
pc | After meals |