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Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy

REMS
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

FDA-required program ensuring benefits of certain medications outweigh risks.

Standard Abbreviation

REMS

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  rems VARCHAR(100),  -- Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rems as risk_evaluation_and_mitigation_strategy
FROM claims;

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