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Transdermal Patch

Patch
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Adhesive patch applied to skin to deliver medication through skin absorption over time.

Standard Abbreviation

Patch

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  patch VARCHAR(100),  -- Transdermal Patch
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  patch as transdermal_patch
FROM claims;

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