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Black Box Warning

BBW
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The strictest warning put in the labeling of prescription drugs by the FDA when there is reasonable evidence of an association of a serious hazard with the drug.

Standard Abbreviation

BBW

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  bbw VARCHAR(100),  -- Black Box Warning
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bbw as black_box_warning
FROM claims;

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