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CertExam4e
Common Pharmacy Abbreviations and Acronyms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cc | cubic centimeter (mL) - (DISCOURAGED) |
| cap | capsule |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain - (DISCOURAGED) |
| gtt | drop |
| mg | miligram |
| mL | milliliter (cc) |
| p.s. | a sufficient quantity |
| tbsp | tablespoonful |
| tsp | teaspoonful |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| sol | solution |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| ung | ointment |
| # | number of, quantity |
| a.c. | before meals |
| AM or a.m. | morning, before noon |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| hr | hour |
| h.s. | at bedtime - (DISCOURAGED) |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PM or p.m. | evening, after noon |
| p.r.n. | as needed |
| q6h | every 6 hours - (DISCOURAGED) |
| q.i.d. | four times a day - (DISCOURAGED) |
| stat | immediately |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| t.i.w. | three times a week |
| AD or ad | right ear - (DISCOURAGED) |
| AS or as | left ear - (DISCOURAGED) |
| AU or au | each ear - (DISCOURAGED) |
| NPO or npo | nothing by mouth |
| OD or od | right eye - (DISCOURAGED) |
| OS or os | left eye - (DISCOURAGED) |
| OU or ou | each eye - (DISCOURAGED) |
| PO or po | oral, by mouth |
| PR, pr, R | per rectum |
| SL or sl | sublingual (under the tongue) |
| TOP or top | topical (skin) |
| VAG or vag | vaginally |