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Sig Codes
Pharmacy Tech 2025-2026
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AAA | Apply to affected area |
| ac | Before Meals |
| ad | Right Ear |
| am | Morning, in the morning, before noon |
| amp | Ampule or Ampul |
| APAP | Acetaminophen |
| aq | Aqueous (Water) |
| as | Left ear |
| au | Each ear, both ears |
| AUD | Apply as directed |
| bid or b.i.d. | Twice a day |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| c | With |
| cap | Capsule |
| cc | Cubic Centimeter (1 cc = 1 mL) |
| cf | With Food |
| CF | cough formula or cold formula |
| cr | cream |
| CR | controlled release |
| cre | cream |
| D/C or d/c | discontinue |
| DA | delayed action |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| dc or d/c | discontinue |
| dil | dilute, dissolve |
| disp | dispense |
| DM | dextromethorphan |
| DR | delayed release |
| DS | double strength |
| DV | daily value |
| EC or e.c. | enteric coated |
| ECT | enteric-coated tablet |
| ER | extended release |
| fl | fluid |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| g | gram |
| gal | gallon |
| GG | guaifenesin |
| GGPE | guaifenesin/phenylephrine |
| gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| h or hr | hour |
| H20 | water |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HC | hydrocodone or hydrocortisone |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| hs | at bedtime |
| HT or HTN | hypertension |
| I or i | 1 (roman numeral) |
| IM | intramuscular |
| in | inch |
| inh | inhalation |
| inj | injection |
| IR | immediate release |
| IT or ITCH | itching |
| IU or I.U. | international unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| K | potassium |
| KCl or KCL | potassium chloride |
| kg | kilogram |
| L or l | liter |
| LA | long-acting |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| lot | lotion |
| mcg | microgram |
| mcL | mictroliter |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| MDP | Medrol Dose Pack |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Mg or Mag | Magnesium |
| mg | milligram |
| mg/dL | milligrams (mg) of substance per deciliter (dL) of blood |
| mL | milliliter |
| MTX | methotrexate |
| MVI | Multi-Vitamins or multiple vitamins |
| N/A or n/a | not available |
| N&V or N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| NA | nausea |
| Na | Sodium |
| NaCl | Sodium Chloride (salt) |
| NaHCO3 | Sodium Bicarbonate |
| NDC | national drug code |
| NEB or neb | nebulizer |
| noct | night, at night |
| NPH | N insulin (an intermediate acting insulin) (Humulin N or Novolin N) |
| NPI | National Provider Identifier |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| NR or N.R. | no refill |
| NRF | no refill |
| NS | nasal spray |
| NS | normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| NV | nausea and vomiting |
| od | right eye |
| ODT | orally disintegrating tablet |
| oint | ointment |
| OP or OPH | ophtalmic |
| OPHT or OPHTH | ophtalmic |
| os | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| ou | both eyes, each eye |
| oz | ounce |
| PA | prior authorization |
| PB or Pb | phenobarbital |
| pc | after meals |
| PCN | penicillin |
| pct | percent or percentage |
| PD | pediatric drop |
| PED | pediatric |
| PEG | polyethylene glycol (a laxative) |
| per | by or through |
| pH | a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is |
| pkd | packaged |
| pkg | package |
| pkt | packet |
| pm | evening, in the evening, after noon |
| PNV | prenatal vitamins |
| po | by mouth |
| PR | per rectum, by rectum |
| Prn | as needed |
| PSE | pseudoephedrine |
| pt or pt. | patient |
| q | every, each |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day, each day, daily |
| qdam | every day in the morning |
| qd pm | every day in the evening |
| qh | every hour |
| q12h | every 12 hours |
| q2-3h | every two to three hours |
| q24h | every 24 hours |
| q2-4h | every two to four hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q4-6h | every four to six hours |
| q6 | every six hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid or q.i.d. | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qpm | every evening |
| q 8pm | every day at 8 p.m. |
| qs or QS or Q.S. | quantity sufficient |
| QTY or qty | quantity |
| Qw | every week, once a week |
| R | rectum, rectally |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | refill |
| Rx | prescription |
| s | without |
| SA | sustained action |
| sc | subcutaneous, under the skin |
| sig | signa (directions for using a prescription) |
| Sl or S.L. | sublingual, under the tongue |
| SMZ-TMP | sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| SOD or sod | sodium |
| sol or soln | solution |
| sq | subcutanerous, under the skin |
| SR | sustained release |
| ss | one half (1/2) (roman numeral) |
| stat | now; immediately |
| subq | subcutaneous, under the skin |
| sup or supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| syr | syrup |
| SYR | syringe |
| tab | tablet |
| tac or TAC | triamcinolone |
| tud or TUD | take as directed |
| tat or TAT | until all taken |
| tbsp | tablespoonful |
| TCN | tetracycline |
| tiw or t.i.w. | three times a week |
| TMP | trimethoprim |
| top | topical |
| tr | timed-release |
| tsp | teaspoonful |
| tud or TUD | take as directed |
| U | units |
| uad or UAD | use as directed |
| uat or UAT | until all taken |
| ud | as directed |
| ut dict | as directed |
| ung | ointment |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag | vaginally |
| w/ | with |
| w/o | without |
| WA | while awake |
| WH | wheezing |
| wk | week |
| wt | weight |
| WZ | wheezing |
| X or x | times |
| x 1 RF | times one refill |
| X 3 RF | times three fills |
| XL | extra long |
| XR | extended release |
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