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prescription period
rx_prdpharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The time span duration for a medication order. Used to identify prescription period in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
rx_prd
Category
pharmacy
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
rx_prd VARCHAR(100), -- prescription period
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
rx_prd as prescription_period
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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