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prescription reference
rx_refpharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The external pointer for a medication order. Used to identify prescription reference in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
rx_ref
Category
pharmacy
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
rx_ref VARCHAR(100), -- prescription reference
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
rx_ref as prescription_reference
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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