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Maximum Allowable Cost
MACgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The upper limit a plan will pay for generic drugs.
Standard Abbreviation
MAC
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
mac VARCHAR(100), -- Maximum Allowable Cost
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
mac as maximum_allowable_cost
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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