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prescription sequence

rx_seq
pharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The ordering number for a medication order. Used to identify prescription sequence in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

rx_seq

Category

pharmacy

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rx_seq as prescription_sequence
FROM claims;

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