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prescription index

rx_idx
pharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The position number for a medication order. Used to identify prescription index in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

rx_idx

Category

pharmacy

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rx_idx as prescription_index
FROM claims;

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