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Common prescription abbreviationa
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ad lib | Freely, as desired |
| AC, ac | Before meals |
| BID, bid | Twice a day |
| cap | Capsules |
| daily | Everyday (24 hours) |
| g or GM | Grams |
| gtt | Drops |
| h or hr | Hours |
| l or L | Liter |
| mcg | Mircogram |
| mg | Milligram |
| mL | Milliliters |
| pc | After meals |
| prn | As needed |
| q | Every |
| qam | Every morning, prior to noon |
| qh | Every hour |
| Po | By mouth |
| Q4h | Every 4 hours |
| QID, qid | Four times a day |
| STAT | Give immediately |
| subcut | Subcutaneously |
| tab | Tablet |
| TID, tid | Three times a day |
| 1 tsp (teaspoon) | 5 mL |
| 1 tbsp (tablespoon) | 15 mL |
| 1 ounce | 30 mL |