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Rx Abbreviations
abbreviations used by pharmacies
Abbreviation | Meaning |
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a | before |
a.c. | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
AD | right ear |
AS | left ear |
AU | both ears |
b.i.d. | twice a day |
bx | biopsy |
c | with |
cc | cubic centimeter |
dr | dram |
dx | diagnosis |
fx | fracture |
g | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop |
h | hour |
hr | hour |
h.s. | at bedtime |
hx | history |
ID | intradermal(ly) |
IM | intramuscular(ly) |
IU | international unit |
IV | intravenous(ly) |
IVPB | IV piggyback |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
ml | milliliter |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OTC | over the counter |
OU | both eyes |
oz | ounce |
p | post |
p.c. | after meals |
p.o. | by mouth |
pr | per rectum |
p.r.n. | as needed |
pt | pint |
q. | every |
q.a.m. | every morning |
q.d. | every day |
q.h. | every hour |
q2h, q3h, etc | every 2 hours, etc. |
q.i.d. | 4 times a day |
q.o.d | every other day |
qt | quart |
rx, Rx | prescription |
s | without |
sc, S.C., s.q., subq | subcutaneous |
ss | one half |
stat | immediately |
supp | suppository |
sx | symptoms |
T, Tbsp | tablespoon |
t, tsp | teaspoon |
t.i.d. | 3 times a day |
T.O. | telephone order |
tr | tincture |
tx | treatment |
ung | ointment |
VO | verbal order |