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Sig Codes
Pharmacy Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AAA | apply to affected area |
| ac | before meals |
| ad | right ear |
| am | morning |
| amp | ampule |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| aq | aqueous |
| as | left ear |
| au | both ears |
| AUD | apply as directed |
| bid | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| c | with |
| cap | capsule |
| cc | cubic meter |
| cf | with food |
| CF | cough formula, cold formula |
| cr, cre | cream |
| CR | controlled release |
| D/C , d/c , dc | discontinue |
| DA | delayed action |
| DAW | dispense and written |
| dil | dilute, dissolve |
| disp | dispense |
| DM | dextromethorphan |
| DR | delayed release |
| DS | double strength |
| DV | daily value |
| EC, e.c. | enteric coated |
| ECT | enteric-coated tablet |
| ER | extended release |
| fl | fluid |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| g, gm | gram |
| gal | gallon |
| GG | guaifenesin |
| GGPE | guaifenesin/phenylephrine |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| h, hr | hour |
| H20 | water |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HC | hydrocodone, hydrocortisone |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| hs | bedtime |
| HT, HTN | hypertension |
| I, i | 1 roman numberal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| in | inch |
| inh | inhalation |
| inj | injection |
| IR | immediate release |
| IT, ITCH | itching |
| IU, I.U. | international unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| K | potassium |
| KCI, KCL | potassium chloride |
| kg | kilogram |
| L, l | liter |
| LA | long-acting |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| lot | lotion |
| mcg | microgram |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| MDP | Medrol dose pack |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Mg, Mag | magnesium |
| mg | milligram |
| mg/dL | milligrams per substance of deciliter of blood |
| mL | millileter |
| MTX | methotrexate |
| MVI | Multi-Vitamins |
| N/A, n/a | not available |
| N&V, N/V, NV | nausea and vomiting |
| NA | nausea |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
| NDC | national drug code |
| NEB, neb | nebulizer |
| noct | night |
| NPH | N insulin |
| NPI | National Provider Identifier |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| NR, N.R., NRF | no refill |
| NS | nasal spray, normal saline |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| od | right eye |
| ODT | orally disintegrating tablet |
| oint | ointment |
| OP, OPH, OPHT, OPHTH | ophthalmic |
| os | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| ou | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| PA | prior authorization |
| pc | before meals |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PED | pediatric |
| per | by, through |
| pH | a measure of how acidic a substance is |
| pkd | packaged |
| pkg | package |
| pkt | packet |
| pm | evening |
| PNV | prenatal vitamins |
| po | by mouth |
| PR | per rectum |
| Prn | as needed |
| PSE | pseudoephedrine |
| q | every |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | everyday |
| qd pm | |
| qh | |
| q12h | |
| q2-3h | |
| q24h | |
| q2-4h | |
| q4h | |
| q4-6h | |
| q4* | |
| q6* | |
| qhs | |
| qid | |
| qod | |
| qpm | |
| q 8pm | |
| qs, QS, Q.S. | |
| QTY, qty | |
| Qw | |
| R | |
| RA | |
| RF | |
| Rx | |
| s | |
| SA | |
| sc | |
| sig | |
| SL, S.L. | |
| SMZ-TMP | |
| SOB | |
| SOD, sod | |
| sol, soln | |
| sq | |
| SR | |
| ss | |
| stat | |
| subq | |
| sup, supp | |
| susp | |
| syr | |
| SYR | |
| tab | |
| tac, TAC | |
| tud, TUD | |
| tat, TAT | |
| tbsp | |
| TCN | |
| tiw | |
| top | |
| tsp | |
| uad, UAD | |
| uat, UAT | |
| ud | |
| ut dict | |
| ung | |
| UTI | |
| vag | |
| w/ | |
| w/o | |
| WA | |
| WH | |
| wk | |
| wt | |
| WZ | |
| X, x | |
| XL | |
| XR |
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