Back to search

prescription effective date

rx_eff_dt
pharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Date when the prescription becomes effective.

Standard Abbreviation

rx_eff_dt

Category

pharmacy

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  rx_eff_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- prescription effective date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rx_eff_dt as prescription_effective_date
FROM claims;

Looking for more healthcare terms?

Browse our complete library of 65,000+ standardized healthcare data terms

Browse All Terms