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Prescription

Rx
pharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

A written or electronic order from a licensed healthcare provider authorizing a patient to be provided a medication or treatment.

Standard Abbreviation

Rx

Category

pharmacy

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rx as prescription
FROM claims;

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