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Pharmacy Standards

503A Compounding

Traditional compounding by licensed pharmacist

503A
503B Outsourcing

Large-scale compounding by registered facility

503B
AB Rating

FDA rating for therapeutically equivalent generics

AB_Rating
ABC Analysis

Inventory categorization by value

ABC_Analysis
Absorption

Drug entering bloodstream

Absorption
Absorption Distribution Metabolism Excretion

Four processes affecting drug in body

ADME
Acetaminophen

Pain reliever (Tylenol)

APAP
Acquisition Cost

Pharmacy's cost to obtain medication

Acquisition_Cost
Addiction

Compulsive drug use despite harm

Addiction
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

Final year pharmacy student rotations

APPE
Adverse Drug Event

Any harmful event

ADE
Adverse Drug Reaction

Harmful drug effect

ADR
Adverse Effect

Unintended harmful effect

Adverse
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

CDC group recommending vaccine schedules

ACIP
After Meals

Post cibum

PC
Agonist

Substance activating receptor

Agonist
Albuterol

Asthma inhaler

Alb
Allocation

Limited distribution of scarce medication

Allocation
Amber Bottle

Brown bottle protecting light-sensitive medications

Amber
Ambulatory Care

Outpatient clinical services

Ambulatory_Care
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

Outpatient pharmacy services

Ambulatory
Ampule

Sealed glass container for injectable

Amp
Analgesic

Pain reliever

ANALG
Anaphylaxis

Severe life-threatening allergic reaction

Anaphylaxis
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

Blood pressure medication

ACEI
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker

Blood pressure medication

ARB
Antacid

Neutralizes stomach acid

AA
Antagonism

Combined effect less than individual effects

Antagonism
Antagonist

Substance blocking drug or receptor

Antagonist
Ante Meridiem

Morning or before noon

AM
Anti-inflammatory

Reducing inflammation

Antiinflammatory
Antibiotic

Kills bacteria

ABX
Antibody

Protein produced in response to antigen

Antibody
Antibody Titer

Measurement of antibody concentration

Titer
Anticholinergic

Blocking acetylcholine effects

Anticholinergic
Anticoagulant

Preventing blood clotting

Anticoagulant
Anticoagulation Management

Services monitoring blood thinners

Anticoagulation
Anticonvulsant

Preventing seizures

Anticonvulsant
Antidepressant

Treating depression

Antidepressant
Antidiabetic

Treating diabetes

Antidiabetic
Antidiarrheal

Treating diarrhea

Antidiarrheal
Antidote

Substance counteracting poison

Antidote
Antiemetic

Prevents nausea/vomiting

AE
Antiepileptic

Prevents seizures

AED
Antiepileptic Drug

Preventing epileptic seizures

Antiepileptic
Antifungal

Treats fungal infections

AF
Antigen

Substance inducing immune response

Antigen
Antihistamine

Blocking histamine effects

Antihistamine
Antihypertensive

Lowers blood pressure

AH
Antimicrobial

Agent destroying or inhibiting microorganisms

Antimicrobial
Antineoplastic

Treating cancer

Antineoplastic
Antioxidant

Substance preventing oxidation

Antioxidant
Antiparasitic

Medication treating parasitic infections

Antiparasitic
Antiplatelet

Prevents blood clots

APL
Antipsychotic

Treats psychosis

AP
Antipyretic

Fever reducer

APYR
Antispasmodic

Relieving smooth muscle spasms

Antispasmodic
Antitussive

Suppressing cough

Antitussive
Antiviral

Treats viral infections

AV
Anxiolytic

Anti-anxiety

ANX
As Needed

Pro re nata

PRN
Aseptic Technique

Procedures preventing contamination

Aseptic
Aspirin

Pain reliever and blood thinner

ASA
Assay

Analysis determining drug potency

Assay
At Bedtime

Hora somni

HS
Autoclave

Device sterilizing using pressurized steam

Autoclave
Automated Carousel

Rotating shelving system

Carousel
Automated Dispensing Cabinet

Medication storage machine

ADC
Auxiliary Label

Warning sticker on prescription container

Auxiliary
Average Wholesale Price

Published price for drug

AWP
Backorder

Order for currently unavailable item

Backorder
Bank Identification Number

Identifies insurance processor

BIN
Barcode

Machine-readable representation of data

Barcode
Beers Criteria

List of problematic medications for elderly

Beers_Criteria
Before Meals

Ante cibum

AC
Benzodiazepine

Anti-anxiety class

BZD
Beta Blocker

Heart medication

BB
Beyond Use Date

Date after which compounded preparation should not be used

BUD
Binder

Substance holding ingredients together

Binder
Bioavailability

Fraction of drug reaching systemic circulation

Bioavailability
Biohazard

Biological substance posing health threat

Biohazard
Biologic Drug

Medication derived from living organisms

Biologic
Biological Safety Cabinet

Ventilated enclosure for safe work

Hood
Biosimilar

Highly similar version of biologic drug

Biosimilar
Black Box Warning

Serious FDA warning

BBW
Blister Pack

Packaging with individual dose compartments

Blister_Pack
Blood Pressure Monitoring

Measuring arterial pressure

Blood_Pressure
Board Certification

Advanced specialty certification

Board_Certification
Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Certification in ambulatory care

BCACP
Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist

Certification in oncology

BCOP
Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist

Certification in pediatrics

BCPPS
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist

Certification in pharmacotherapy

BCPS
Body Mass Index

Calculation of body fat based on height and weight

BMI
Booster Dose

Additional vaccine dose maintaining immunity

Booster
Both Ears

Auris utraque

AU
Bottle

Container for solid or liquid medications

Bottle
Brand Name Drug

Original manufacturer medication

BRAND
British Pharmacopoeia

Official collection of British drug standards

BP
Bronchodilator

Opens airways

BD
Brown Bag Review

Patient bringing all medications for review

Brown_Bag
Bubble Pack

Alternative term for blister packaging

Bubble_Pack
Buccal

Between cheek and gum

BUCC
Buffer Solution

Solution resisting pH changes

Buffer
By Mouth

Per os - oral

PO
COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccine preventing coronavirus disease

COVID
Calcium Channel Blocker

Blood pressure medication

CCB
Caplet

Capsule-shaped tablet

Caplet
Capsule

Medication form

CAP
Capsules

Capsules (plural)

Caps
Certified Pharmacy Technician

Nationally certified pharmacy technician

CPhT
Chain Pharmacy

Multiple locations under same ownership

Chain
Chargeback

Reimbursement claim for price difference

Chargeback
Chemical Name

Scientific name describing molecular structure

Chemical
Chemotherapy

Cancer treatment using drugs

Chemotherapy
Chewable Tablet

Tablet designed to be chewed

Chewable
Child-Resistant Closure

Cap difficult for children to open

CRC
Cholesterol Screening

Blood test measuring lipid levels

Cholesterol
Cholinergic

Mimicking acetylcholine effects

Cholinergic
Claim Reject

Insurance denial of claim

Reject
Claim Reversal

Canceling submitted insurance claim

Reversal
Claims Adjudication

Processing insurance claim

Adjudication
Class I Recall

Serious situation with probability of severe harm

Class_I_Recall
Class II Recall

Situation may cause temporary health problems

Class_II_Recall
Class III Recall

Situation unlikely to cause adverse health effects

Class_III_Recall
Cleanroom

Room with controlled contamination levels

Cleanroom
Clinic Pharmacy

Pharmacy in medical clinic

Clinic
Clinical Pharmacy

Patient-focused pharmacy practice

Clinical
Closed System Transfer Device

Device preventing drug exposure during transfer

Closed_System
Coinsurance

Percentage patient pays

COINS
Cold Chain

Temperature-controlled supply chain

Cold_Chain
Collaborative Practice Agreement

Agreement allowing pharmacist prescribing

Collaborative
Colorant

Substance adding color to medication

Colorant
Compliance Packaging

Packaging improving medication adherence

Compliance_Pack
Compounding

Custom medication preparation

COMP
Compounding Log

Record of compounded preparations

Compounding_Log
Compounding Pharmacy

Pharmacy specializing in custom preparations

Compounding
Comprehensive Medication Review

Detailed review of all medications

CMR
Concentrate

Higher strength

CONC
Concentration

Amount of drug in given volume

Concentration
Continuing Education

Ongoing professional education

CE
Continuing Pharmacy Education

Credits for ongoing learning

CPE
Contraceptive

Preventing pregnancy

Contraceptive
Contract Pricing

Negotiated prices with suppliers

Contract_Pricing
Contraindication

Reason not to use drug

CI
Controlled Release

Timed release formulation

CR
Controlled Substance

Regulated drug

CS
Controlled Substance Ordering System

Electronic ordering system for controlled substances

CSOS
Controlled Substance Schedule

Classification system for controlled drugs

Schedule
Copay

Patient payment amount

CP
Copayment

Fixed amount paid by patient

Copay
Corticosteroid

Synthetic hormone reducing inflammation

Corticosteroid
Cream

Topical medication

CRM
Cubic Centimeter

Volume measurement (equals mL)

cc
Cycle Count

Periodic counting of inventory portions

Cycle_Count
Cytotoxic

Toxic to cells

Cytotoxic
DEA Form 222

Order form for Schedule II controlled substances

DEA_222
DEA Number

Prescriber ID

DEA#
Data Logger

Device continuously recording temperature

Data_Logger
Days Supply

How long medication will last

DS
Decongestant

Relieving nasal congestion

Decongestant
Deductible

Amount before insurance pays

DED
Delayed Release

Releases medication after time delay

DR
Dependence

Physical or psychological need for drug

Dependence
Deprescribing

Systematic reduction of medications

Deprescribing
Dexamethasone

Steroid

Dex
Dextrose 5% in Water

Standard enterprise mapping

D5W
Diabetes Management

Services supporting diabetic patients

Diabetes
Dietary Supplement

Product supplementing diet

Supplement
Dilute

Make less concentrated

DIL
Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis

Vaccine for infants and children

DTaP
Direct and Indirect Remuneration

Fees reducing pharmacy reimbursement

DIR
Directions

Patient instructions

SIG
Discard After

Expiration instruction

DA
Discharge Counseling

Education when leaving hospital

Discharge
Disintegrant

Substance promoting tablet breakup

Disintegrant
Dispense

Amount to give patient

DISP
Dispensing Fee

Fee charged for filling prescription

Dispensing_Fee
Distribution

Drug spreading through body

Distribution
Distributor

Entity supplying products to pharmacies

Distributor
Diuretic

Increases urine output

DIUR
Do Not Substitute

Dispense as written - brand name only

DAW
Doctor of Pharmacy

Professional pharmacy degree

PharmD
Dose

Specific amount of medication taken at one time

Dose
Drive-Thru Pharmacy

Window for vehicle pickup

Drive_Thru
Drop

Gutta - liquid drop

gtt
Drops

Guttae - multiple drops

gtts
Drug Allergy

Immune reaction to medication

Allergy
Drug Destruction

Proper disposal of medications

Destruction
Drug Enforcement Administration

Federal drug control agency

DEA
Drug Interaction

Medications affecting each other

DI
Drug Pedigree

Document tracking drug through supply chain

Pedigree
Drug Recall

Removal of product from market

Recall
Drug Shortage

Insufficient supply meeting demand

Shortage
Drug Supply Chain Security Act

US law tracking prescription drugs

DSCSA
Drug Take-Back

Program collecting unused medications

Take_Back
Drug Toxicity

Harmful effects from excessive drug levels

Toxicity
Drug Utilization Review

Evaluation of medication appropriateness

DUR
Dry Powder Inhaler

Inhaler delivering medication in powder form

DPI
Easy-Open Cap

Cap for patients with dexterity issues

Easy_Open
Effervescent Tablet

Tablet releasing gas when dissolved in water

Effervescent
Electrolyte

Mineral conducting electricity in solution

Electrolyte
Electronic Prescribing

Sending prescriptions electronically

E_Prescribing
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Electronic prescribing for controlled drugs

EPCS
Elixir

Sweetened liquid medication

ELIX
Emergency Supply

Limited supply when regular prescription unavailable

Emergency_Supply
Emulsion

Mixture of two immiscible liquids

Emulsion
Endotoxin

Toxic substance from bacteria

Endotoxin
Enteric Coated

Coating preventing dissolution in stomach

EC
Estrogen

Female sex hormone

Estrogen
European Pharmacopoeia

European pharmaceutical standards

EP
Every 12 Hours

Quaque 12 hora

Q12H
Every 4 Hours

Quaque 4 hora

Q4H
Every 6 Hours

Quaque 6 hora

Q6H
Every 8 Hours

Quaque 8 hora

Q8H
Every Day

Quaque die

QD
Every Hour

Quaque hora

QH
Every Other Day

Quaque altera die

QOD
Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technician certification exam

ExCPT
Excipient

Substance serving as vehicle for active ingredient

Excipient
Excretion

Elimination of drug from body

Excretion
Expectorant

Promoting mucus expulsion

Expectorant
Expiration Date

Date after which medication should not be used

Expiration
Extemporaneous Compounding

Preparing medication immediately before use

Extemporaneous
Extended Release

Slow release formulation

ER
Extract

Concentrated preparation of drug

Extract
Fibrate

Medication lowering triglycerides

Fibrate
Filler

Inert substance adding bulk to formulation

Filler
Filter

Device removing particles from solution

Filter
Flavoring Agent

Substance improving taste

Flavoring
Formulary

List of covered medications

FORM
Formulation

Composition and preparation of medication

Formulation
Four Times Daily

Quater in die

QID
Four Times a Day

Standard enterprise mapping

qid
Franchise Pharmacy

Independently owned using chain's brand

Franchise
Furosemide

Diuretic

Lasix
Gauge

Thickness measurement of needle

Gauge
Gel

Semisolid system of solid dispersed in liquid

Gel
Generic Drug

Non-brand medication

GEN
Generic Effective Rate

Reimbursement rate for generic drugs

GER
Geriatric Pharmacy

Medication management for elderly

Geriatric
Glove Box

Enclosed workspace for handling hazardous materials

Glove_Box
Good Distribution Practices

Quality standards for distribution

GDP
Good Manufacturing Practices

Quality standards for manufacturing

GMP
Good Pharmacy Practice

Professional standards for pharmacy services

GPP
Gram

Weight measurement

g
Group Number

Identifies insurance plan

Group_Number
Group Purchasing Organization

Entity negotiating prices for members

GPO
Guttae

Drops

Gtt
H2 Receptor Antagonist

Acid blocker

H2RA
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Cholesterol medication

Statin
Half Normal Saline

Standard enterprise mapping

0.45NS
Half-Life

Time for drug concentration to decrease by half

Half_Life
Hazardous Material

Substance posing risk to health or environment

Hazmat
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Law protecting patient health information

HIPAA
Hemoglobin A1C

Blood test showing average glucose levels

A1C
Heparin

Blood thinner

Hep
Hepatitis Vaccine

Vaccine preventing hepatitis infection

Hepatitis
Herbal Medicine

Medication derived from plants

Herbal
High Alert Medication

Drugs with high risk

HAM
High Efficiency Particulate Air

Filter removing airborne particles

HEPA
Hormone

Chemical messenger in body

Hormone
Hormone Replacement Therapy

Menopause treatment

HRT
Hospital Pharmacy

Pharmacy within hospital

Hospital
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Vaccine preventing HPV infections

HPV
Hypersensitivity

Exaggerated immune response

Hypersensitivity
Hypertonic Solution

Solution with higher osmotic pressure than body fluids

Hypertonic
Hypnotic

Sleep aid

HYP
Hypoglycemic Agent

Lowering blood glucose

Hypoglycemic
Hypotonic Solution

Solution with lower osmotic pressure than body fluids

Hypotonic
IV Room

Controlled environment for sterile compounding

IV_Room
Ibuprofen

NSAID pain reliever

IBU
Immediate Release

Fast acting formulation

IR
Immediately

Statim - urgent

STAT
Immunization

Vaccination service

IMM
Immunoglobulin

Antibody protein

Immunoglobulin
Immunomodulator

Modifying immune response

Immunomodulator
Immunosuppressant

Suppressing immune system

Immunosuppressant
Implant

Device inserted into body releasing medication

Implant
Inactive Ingredient

Non-medicinal component in formulation

Inactive
Independent Pharmacy

Privately owned single pharmacy

Independent
Influenza Vaccine

Annual flu shot

Influenza
Ingredient Cost

Cost of actual medication

Ingredient_Cost
Inhalation

Breathed in

INH
Injection

Injectable medication

INJ
Insulin

Diabetes med

INS
International Nonproprietary Name

Worldwide official generic name

INN
International Normalized Ratio

Blood test measuring clotting time

INR
International Unit

Vitamin measurement

IU
Intradermal

Into skin

ID
Intramuscular

Into muscle

IM
Intravenous

Into vein

IV
Intravenous Admixture

IV medication preparation

IVA
Intravenous Piggyback

Secondary IV

IVPB
Intravenous Push

Fast IV

IVP
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience

Early pharmacy student rotations

IPPE
Inventory

Stock of medications on hand

Inventory
Isolator

Enclosed ventilated workspace

Isolator
Isotonic Solution

Solution with same osmotic pressure as body fluids

Isotonic
Japanese Pharmacopoeia

Japanese pharmaceutical standards

JP
Kilogram

Weight measurement

kg
Label

Medication label

LBL
Lactation

Medication safety during breastfeeding

Lactation
Laminar Flow Hood

Clean air workspace for sterile preparation

Laminar_Flow
Laxative

Relieves constipation

LAX
Lead Time

Time between ordering and receiving

Lead_Time
Left Ear

Auris sinistra

AS
Left Eye

Oculus sinister

OS
Legend Drug

Prescription-only medication

Legend_Drug
Levothyroxine

Thyroid med

Levo
Liter

Volume measurement

L
Loading Dose

Initial higher dose to rapidly achieve therapeutic level

Loading_Dose
Long Term Care

Nursing home pharmacy

LTC
Look Alike Sound Alike

Confusable drug names

LASA
Lot Number

Identifier for specific production batch

Lot_Number
Lotion

Liquid topical medication

LOT
Lozenge

Medication that dissolves slowly in mouth

Lozenge
Lubricant

Substance preventing sticking during manufacturing

Lubricant
Mail Order Pharmacy

Pharmacy delivering by mail

Mail_Order
Maintenance Dose

Dose maintaining therapeutic drug level

Maintenance
Master Formula Record

Recipe for compounded preparation

Master_Formula
Maximum Allowable Cost

Reimbursement limit

MAC
Maximum Daily Dose

Highest safe amount

MDD
Measles Mumps Rubella

Combined vaccine for three diseases

MMR
Medication Adherence

Following medication regimen

Adherence
Medication App

Mobile application for medication management

App
Medication Compliance

Taking medication as prescribed

Compliance
Medication Discrepancy

Difference between medication lists

Discrepancy
Medication Error

Dispensing or administration mistake

ME
Medication Freezer

Storage maintaining below zero temperatures

Freezer
Medication Guide

FDA-approved patient information

Medication_Guide
Medication Nonadherence

Not following prescribed regimen

Nonadherence
Medication Reconciliation

Verify medication list accuracy

MedRec
Medication Reconciliation at Admission

Reviewing medications upon hospital entry

Admission
Medication Refrigerator

Storage maintaining 2-8 degrees Celsius

Refrigerator
Medication Reminder

Alert to take medication

Reminder
Medication Review

Evaluation of patient's medications

Medication_Review
Medication Synchronization

Aligning refill dates for multiple medications

Synchronization
Medication Therapy Management

Pharmacist medication review

MTM
Member Identification

Patient's insurance identifier

Member_ID
Membrane Filter

Porous material removing microorganisms

Membrane
Messenger RNA Vaccine

Vaccine using genetic material

mRNA
Metabolism

Chemical transformation of drug

Metabolism
Metered Dose Inhaler

Pressurized aerosol delivering fixed doses

MDI
Metformin

Diabetes med

MET
Microgram

Weight measurement

mcg
Micrograms Per Liter

Lab value unit

mcg_L
Milliequivalent

Electrolyte measurement

mEq
Milligram

Weight measurement

mg
Milligrams Per Deciliter

Lab value unit

mg_dL
Milliliter

Volume measurement

mL
Milliunit

Hormone measurement

mU
Mineral

Inorganic nutrient

Mineral
Minor Ailment Prescribing

Pharmacist prescribing for simple conditions

Minor_Ailment
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

Antidepressant

MAOI
Monograph

Detailed description of drug standards

Monograph
Mucolytic

Breaking down mucus

Mucolytic
Multi-Dose

Package containing multiple doses

Multi_Dose
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination

Pharmacy law exam

MPJE
Muscle Relaxant

Reducing muscle tension

Muscle_Relaxant
Naloxone Distribution

Program providing overdose reversal medication

Naloxone
Nanogram

Weight

ng
Naproxen

NSAID

NPX
Narcotic

Opioid pain med

NARC
Nasal

In nose

NAS
National Council for Prescription Drug Programs

Standards organization for pharmacy

NCPDP
National Drug Code

Medication identifier

NDC
National Formulary

Compendium of pharmaceutical standards

NF
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Agency researching workplace safety

NIOSH
Nebulizer

Device converting liquid to mist for inhalation

Nebulizer
Needle

Hollow instrument for injection

Needle
Neonatal Pharmacy

Medication management for newborns

Neonatal
Nil Per Os

Nothing by mouth

NPO
Nitroglycerine

Angina med

NTG
No Refill

No refills authorized

NR
Non-Sterile Compounding

Topical/oral prep

NSC
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Pain and inflammation medication

NSAID
Normal Saline

Standard enterprise mapping

NS
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination

Licensing exam for pharmacists

NAPLEX
Nutraceutical

Food with health benefits

Nutraceutical
Ointment

Topical medication

OINT
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

Law requiring patient counseling

OBRA
Ophthalmic

Both eyes

OU
Opioid

Natural or synthetic morphine-like substance

Opioid
Oral Contraceptive

Birth control pill

OCP
Orally Disintegrating Tablet

Tablet dissolving rapidly in mouth without water

ODT
Orange Book

FDA list of approved drug products

Orange_Book
Orphan Drug

Medication for rare disease

Orphan_Drug
Otic

For use in the ear

Otic
Out of Pocket

Amount patient pays directly

OOP
Out of Pocket Maximum

Max patient pays

OOPM
Out-of-Network

Pharmacy not contracted with insurer

Out_of_Network
Over The Counter

Medication available without prescription

OTC
Overdose

Excessive drug amount causing harmful effects

Overdose
Override

Bypassing insurance requirement

Override
PRN Refill

Refill for as-needed medication

PRN_Refill
Package Insert

Official drug information from manufacturer

Package_Insert
Parasympatholytic

Blocking parasympathetic nervous system

Parasympatholytic
Particulate Matter

Small particles in solution

Particulate
Parts Per Million

Concentration

PPM
Paste

Semisolid preparation with high powder content

Paste
Patient Controlled Analgesia

Self-administered pain medication

PCA
Patient Counseling

Providing medication information to patient

Counseling
Peak Level

Highest drug concentration in blood

Peak
Pediatric Pharmacy

Medication management for children

Pediatric
Perpetual Inventory

Continuously updated inventory record

Perpetual
Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment protecting from hazardous exposure

PPE
Personalized Medicine

Treatment based on individual characteristics

Personalized
Pharmacist Consultation

Discussion with pharmacist about medications

Consult
Pharmacodynamics

Study of drug effects on body

Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacogenomics

Study of genes affecting drug response

Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacokinetics

Study of drug movement in body

Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacology

Study of drugs and their effects

Pharmacology
Pharmacy Automation

Technology automating pharmacy tasks

Automation
Pharmacy College Application Service

Centralized pharmacy school application

PharmCAS
Pharmacy Extern

Pharmacy student in non-licensed training

Pharm_Ext
Pharmacy Fellowship

Advanced specialized training

Fellowship
Pharmacy Intern

Pharmacy student licensed to practice under supervision

Pharm_Intern
Pharmacy Network

Group of pharmacies contracting with insurer

Network
Pharmacy Residency

Postgraduate training program

Residency
Pharmacy Robot

Automated dispensing system

Robot
Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization

Entity negotiating on behalf of pharmacies

PSAO
Pharmacy Technician

Support personnel in pharmacy

Pharm_Tech
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Organization certifying pharmacy technicians

PTCB
Physical Inventory

Actual count of stock

Physical
Picogram

Weight

pg
Pneumococcal Vaccine

Vaccine preventing pneumonia

Pneumococcal
Point of Care Testing

Pharmacy-based lab tests

POCT
Polypharmacy

Use of multiple medications

Polypharmacy
Post Meridiem

Evening or after noon

PM
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

HIV prevention after exposure

PEP
Potassium Chloride

Electrolyte replacement

KCl
Potential of Hydrogen

Measure of acidity or alkalinity

pH
Potentially Inappropriate Medication

Medication posing more risk than benefit

Inappropriate
Pouch Packaging

Sealed plastic packet for medication

Pouch
Powder

Finely divided solid medication

Powder
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

HIV prevention medication program

PrEP
Prebiotic

Food promoting beneficial bacteria growth

Prebiotic
Precaution

Care taken to avoid problems

Precaution
Preceptor

Pharmacist supervising student training

Preceptor
Precision Medicine

Tailoring treatment to patient genetics

Precision
Prednisone

Steroid

Pred
Preferred Drug List

Insurer preferred

PDL
Preferred Pharmacy

Network pharmacy with lower patient costs

Preferred
Pregnancy Category

Classification of medication safety in pregnancy

Pregnancy
Prescription

Medical instruction from physician for medication

Rx
Prescription Benefit Manager

Insurance drug plan administrator

PBM
Prescription Delivery

Bringing medications to patient location

Delivery
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

CS tracking

PDMP
Prescription Label

Sticker with medication instructions

Label
Prescription Transfer

Moving prescription between pharmacies

Transfer
Preservative

Substance preventing microbial growth

Preservative
Prime Vendor

Primary supplier of medications

Prime_Vendor
Prior Authorization

Insurance approval required

PA
Probiotic

Live beneficial microorganisms

Probiotic
Processor Control Number

Routes claim to specific benefit

PCN
Product Return

Sending product back to supplier

Return
Progesterone

Female hormone regulating menstruation

Progesterone
Protect From Light

Keep in dark container

PFL
Protected Health Information

Individually identifiable health information

PHI
Protocol

Standardized procedure for specific situations

Protocol
Proton Pump Inhibitor

Acid reflux medication

PPI
Provider Status

Recognition as healthcare provider

Provider_Status
Purity

Degree of freedom from contamination

Purity
Purple Book

FDA list of licensed biological products

Purple_Book
Pyrogen

Substance causing fever

Pyrogen
Quality Assurance

Ensuring products meet quality standards

QA
Quality Control

Testing to verify product quality

QC
Quantity

Amount to dispense

QTY
Quantity Limit

Maximum amount allowed

QL
Quantity Sufficient

Standard enterprise mapping

qs
Quaque Hora Somni

Every night at bedtime

QHS
Quarantine

Isolating product until quality verified

Quarantine
Radio Frequency Identification

Technology using radio waves to track items

RFID
Rebate

Partial refund after purchase

Rebate
Reconstitute

Add liquid to powder medication

RECON
Rectal

Per rectum

PR
Reference Standard

Established standard for comparison

Reference
Refill

Number of refills

REF
Refill Too Soon

Attempt to refill before scheduled time

Refill_Too_Soon
Registered Pharmacist

Licensed pharmacist

RPh
Reorder Point

Inventory level triggering new order

Reorder_Point
Retail Pharmacy

Traditional community pharmacy

Retail
Reverse Distribution

Returning expired or unwanted medications

Reverse_Distribution
Right Ear

Auris dextra

AD
Right Eye

Oculus dexter

OD
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy

FDA program ensuring benefits outweigh risks

REMS
Room Temperature

Normal storage

RT
Rotation

Clinical training period

Rotation
Safety Data Sheet

Document about hazardous substance properties

SDS
Safety Stock

Extra inventory preventing stockouts

Safety_Stock
Schedule II

High abuse potential (morphine, oxycodone)

C_II
Schedule II Controlled Substance

High abuse potential with severe dependence

CII
Schedule III

Moderate abuse potential (codeine combinations)

C_III
Schedule III Controlled Substance

Moderate abuse potential with moderate dependence

CIII
Schedule IV

Lower abuse potential (benzodiazepines)

C_IV
Schedule IV Controlled Substance

Low abuse potential with limited dependence

CIV
Schedule V

Lowest abuse potential (cough syrups with codeine)

C_V
Schedule V Controlled Substance

Lower abuse potential with limited dependence

CV
Scope of Practice

Activities pharmacist legally permitted to perform

Scope_of_Practice
Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions

Identifying inappropriate prescribing

STOPP
Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment

Identifying prescribing omissions

START
Sedative

Promotes calmness

SED
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Antidepressant

SSRI
Serialization

Assigning unique identifier to each package

Serialization
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

Antidepressant

SNRI
Serum

Blood product containing antibodies

Serum
Shake Well

Mix before use

SW
Sharps Container

Container for disposing needles and syringes

Sharps
Shelf Life

Time medication retains specified quality

Shelf_Life
Shingles Vaccine

Vaccine preventing shingles

Shingles
Side Effect

Secondary effect of medication

Side_Effect
Signa

Instructions on prescription label for patient

Sig
Signa Code

Standardized prescription instructions

SIG_Code
Smart Cap

Electronic cap tracking medication use

Smart_Cap
Smoking Cessation

Program helping patients quit smoking

Smoking_Cessation
Solution

Liquid medication

SOL
Spacer Device

Chamber improving inhaler medication delivery

Spacer
Specialty Pharmacy

Pharmacy handling complex medications

Specialty
Spill Kit

Materials for cleaning hazardous substance spills

Spill_Kit
Stability

Ability to maintain quality over time

Stability
Stabilizer

Substance maintaining chemical stability

Stabilizer
Standard Operating Procedure

Detailed written instructions for processes

SOP
Standard Pharmacy

Network pharmacy with normal costs

Standard
Standing Order

Pre-approved instruction for specific situations

Standing_Order
Statim

Immediately or at once

Stat
Steady State

Equilibrium between drug intake and elimination

Steady_State
Step Therapy

Try cheaper drugs first

ST
Sterile

Free from viable microorganisms

Sterile
Steroid

Organic compound with specific molecular structure

Steroid
Stimulant

Increasing alertness and energy

Stimulant
Store in Freezer

Frozen storage

FRZ
Strip Packaging

Roll of connected unit doses

Strip_Pack
Subcutaneous

Under skin

SC
Sublingual

Under the tongue

SL
Substitution Allowed

Generic allowed

SUB
Suppository

Rectal or vaginal medication

SUPP
Suspension

Liquid medication with particles

SUSP
Sustained Release

Slow release formulation

SR
Sweetening Agent

Substance adding sweetness

Sweetener
Swish and Swallow

Oral rinse

S&S
Sympathomimetic

Mimicking sympathetic nervous system

Sympathomimetic
Synergism

Combined effect greater than individual effects

Synergism
Syringe

Device for injecting or withdrawing fluids

Syringe
Syrup

Sweet liquid medication

SYR
Tablespoon

Volume measurement (15 mL)

tbsp
Tablet

Solid oral medication

TAB
Tablets

Tablets (plural)

Tabs
Taper

Gradually reduce dosage

Taper
Teaspoon

Volume measurement (5 mL)

tsp
Telepharmacy

Pharmacy services provided remotely

Telepharmacy
Temperature Excursion

Deviation from required storage temperature

Excursion
Temperature Log

Record of storage temperature monitoring

Temperature_Log
Teratogen

Substance causing birth defects

Teratogen
Testosterone

Male sex hormone

Testosterone
Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis

Booster vaccine for adolescents and adults

Tdap
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Measuring drug levels to optimize therapy

TDM
Therapeutic Effect

Beneficial effect treating disease

Therapeutic
Therapeutic Equivalence

Medications producing same clinical effect

Equivalence
Therapeutic Index

Safety margin

TI
Therapeutic Range

Drug concentration range producing desired effect

Therapeutic_Range
Three Times Daily

Ter in die

TID
Three Times a Day

Standard enterprise mapping

tid
Thrombolytic

Dissolving blood clots

Thrombolytic
Thyroid Hormone

Hormone regulating metabolism

Thyroid
Timer Cap

Cap indicating time since last opened

Timer
Tincture

Alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution

Tincture
Titrate

Adjust dosage based on response

Titrate
Tolerance

Decreased response requiring higher doses

Tolerance
Topical

Applied to skin

TOP
Total Parenteral Nutrition

IV feeding

TPN
Toxoid

Inactivated bacterial toxin used in vaccines

Toxoid
Traceability

Ability to track product through supply chain

Traceability
Trade Name

Proprietary name for medication

Trade_Name
Transdermal

Through skin (patch)

TD
Transdermal Patch

Medicated adhesive patch delivering drug through skin

Patch
Transitions of Care

Medication management during care changes

Transitions
Travel Health

Services for international travelers

Travel_Health
Tricyclic Antidepressant

Older antidepressant

TCA
Troche

Medicated lozenge dissolving in mouth

Troche
Trough Level

Lowest drug concentration before next dose

Trough
Twice Daily

Bis in die

BID
Twice a Day

Standard enterprise mapping

bid
Unguentum

Ointment

Ung
Unit

Measurement for insulin

U
Unit Dose

Single dose packaging

UD
Unit Dose Distribution

Single dose packaging system

UDD
United States Adopted Name

Official nonproprietary drug name in US

USAN
United States Pharmacopeia

Official compendium of drug standards

USP
Universal Product Code

Barcode for product identification

UPC
Usual and Customary

Regular cash price

U&C
Vaccination

Process of administering vaccine

Vaccination
Vaccine

Biological preparation providing immunity

Vaccine
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System

System reporting vaccine side effects

VAERS
Vaccine Contraindication

Condition preventing vaccination

Contraindication
Vaccine Information Statement

Required information sheet about vaccines

VIS
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Federal program compensating vaccine injuries

Vicp
Vaccines for Children

Program providing free vaccines

VFC
Vaginal

Per vagina

PV
Varicella

Chickenpox vaccine

Varicella
Vasodilator

Widening blood vessels

Vasodilator
Vial

Small bottle for medications

Vial
Vitamin

Essential nutrient required in small amounts

Vitamin
Warfarin

Blood thinner

Warf
Warning

Alert about potential danger

Warning
Water

Standard enterprise mapping

aq
Weight Management

Program supporting weight loss

Weight_Management
Wellness Screening

Health assessment services

Wellness
Wholesale Acquisition Cost

Manufacturer's list price to wholesalers

WAC
Wholesaler

Company distributing drugs to pharmacies

Wholesaler
Will-Call

Area for prescriptions awaiting pickup

Will_Call
With

Cum

C
With Food

Take with meals

C_Food
Withdrawal

Symptoms from stopping drug

Withdrawal
Without

Sine

S