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prescription start date
rx_start_dtpharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
Start date for the prescription period.
Standard Abbreviation
rx_start_dt
Category
pharmacy
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
rx_start_dt VARCHAR(100), -- prescription start date
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
rx_start_dt as prescription_start_date
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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