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PTCE: List of Commonly Used Pharmacy Abbreviations

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Abbreviation Definition
AC Before meals
PC After meals
AM Morning
PM Evening
HS At nighttime
Q Every
Q __ H Every __ hour(s)
QD Every day
BID Twice a day
TID Three times a day
QID Four times a day
PRN As needed

 

Table 2: Formulation

Abbreviation Definition
amp Ampule
cap Capsule
elix Elixir
inj Injection
IUD Intrauterine device
lot Lotion
loz Lozenge
MDI Metered-dose inhaler
supp Suppository
susp Suspension
syr Syrup
tab Tablet
tbsp Tablespoon
tinct Tincture
TPN Total parenteral nutrition
tsp Teaspoon
ung, oint Ointment

 

Table 3: Route of Administration

Abbreviation Definition
ad Right ear
as Left ear
au Both ears
IM Intramuscular
IV Intravenous
IVP Intravenous push
IVPB Intravenous piggyback
od Right eye
os Left eye
ou Both eyes
PO By mouth
PR Rectal
PV Vaginal
subq, SC Subcutaneous
top Topical

 

Table 4: Units

Abbreviation Definition
cc Cubic centimeter
fl oz Fluid ounce
g or G Gram
gal Gallon
gr Grain
kg Kilogram
L Liter
lb Pound
mcg Microgram
mg Milligram
mL Milliliter
oz Ounce
pt Pint
qt Quart

 

Table 5: Other

Abbreviation Definition
aa Of each
c or  With
disp Dispense
div Divide
non rep Do not repeat
NR No refills
Rx Prescription
s or  Without
sig Label, write
ss One half
ud As directed

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