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prescription identifier

rx_id
pharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Unique system identifier for the prescription.

Standard Abbreviation

rx_id

Category

pharmacy

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rx_id as prescription_identifier
FROM claims;

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