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prescription category
rx_catpharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The grouping classification for a medication order. Used to identify prescription category in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
rx_cat
Category
pharmacy
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
rx_cat VARCHAR(100), -- prescription category
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
rx_cat as prescription_category
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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