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prescription unit

rx_unt
pharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The measurement unit for a medication order. Used to identify prescription unit in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

rx_unt

Category

pharmacy

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rx_unt as prescription_unit
FROM claims;

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