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