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prescription description
rx_descpharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
Text description for the prescription.
Standard Abbreviation
rx_desc
Category
pharmacy
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
rx_desc VARCHAR(100), -- prescription description
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
rx_desc as prescription_description
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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