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Deprescribing

Deprescribing
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The systematic reduction or discontinuation of medications that may no longer be beneficial.

Standard Abbreviation

Deprescribing

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  deprescribing VARCHAR(100),  -- Deprescribing
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  deprescribing as deprescribing
FROM claims;

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