Abbreviation
Healthcare
dispense code
disp_cdUsage Notes
Medication distribution - Standardized classification value
Global Definition
The standardized classification value for a medication distribution. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the dispense across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for dispense management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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