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Immediate Release

IR
general
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;

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