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This is a list of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions, including hospital orders (the patient-directed part of which is referred to as sig codes).This list does not include abbreviations for pharmaceuticals or drug name suffixes such as CD, CR, ER, XT (See Time release technology § List of abbreviations for those).
In the countries of the UK, National Health Service (NHS) prescriptions are either free or have a fixed price per item; [43] a prescription may be issued so the patient does not have to purchase the item at commercial price. Some medical software requires a prescription. [44] Legislation may define certain equipment as "prescription devices". [45]
Abbrev. [1]Meaning [1] Latin (or Neo-Latin) origin [1]; a.c. before meals: ante cibum a.d., ad, AD right ear auris dextra a.m., am, AM morning: ante meridiem: nocte ...
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sig, sign language hand actions; see movement (sign language).sig, a signature block in e-mail; sig as a loanword may refer to: Sig. (Italian), abbreviation of Signore; Sig., patient instructions in a medical prescription; SIG (capitalized) may refer to: Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport San Juan, Puerto Rico, IATA code; SIG (band), a ...
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