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Prescription
Rxpharmacy
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;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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