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Pharmacy Tech Abbrv.
Abbreviations for PT
| cap | Capsule |
| CR | Controlled Release |
| elix | Elixir |
| EC | Enteric-Coated |
| ext | Extract |
| fl | Fluid |
| LA | Long Acting |
| soln | Solution |
| SR | Sustained Release |
| supp | Suppository |
| susp | Suspension |
| syr | Syrup |
| tab | Tablet |
| tr | Tincture |
| ung | Ointment |
| a | Before |
| aa | Of Each |
| ac | Before Meals |
| ad lib | As much as desired |
| ad | Right Ear |
| as | Left Ear |
| am | Before Noon |
| au | Both Ears |
| bid | 2X Daily |
| c | With |
| d | Give |
| dtd | Dispense of such Dose |
| f or ft. | Make |
| gtt(s) | Drop(s) |
| h | Hour |
| hs | at Bedtime |
| m | Mix |
| m ft. | Mix + Make |
| no | Number |
| noct | night |
| non rep or np | No Refill |
| od | Right Eye |
| os | Left Eye |
| ou | Both Eyes |
| p | After |
| pc | after meals |
| per | By |
| po | by mouth |
| pm | Afternoon |
| pr | rectally |
| prn | As Needed |
| q | Everyday |
| qod | Every Other Day |
| q2h | Every 2 Hours |
| q4h | Every 4 Hours |
| qid | 4X Daily |
| qs | Up to |
| qs ad | Add to the Amount Needed |
| Rx | You Take |
| ss | 1/2 |
| sig | Directions |
| sos | If needed |
| stat | Immediantly |
| tid | 3X Daily |
| ut dict or ud | As Directed |