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prescription child

rx_chld
pharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The subordinate relationship for a medication order. Used to identify prescription child in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

rx_chld

Category

pharmacy

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  rx_chld VARCHAR(100),  -- prescription child
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rx_chld as prescription_child
FROM claims;

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