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substitution dea number

sub_dea_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The drug enforcement administration number for a alternative medication. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the substitution across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for substitution management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sub_dea_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  sub_dea_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- substitution dea number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sub_dea_nbr as substitution_dea_number
FROM claims;

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