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Immediate Release
IRgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
A formulation designed to release medication quickly after administration.
Standard Abbreviation
IR
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
ir VARCHAR(100), -- Immediate Release
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
ir as immediate_release
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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