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prescription effective date
rx_eff_dtpharmacy
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?
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