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substitution quantity

sub_qty
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The count or volume for a alternative medication. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. 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_qty

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  sub_qty VARCHAR(100),  -- substitution quantity
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sub_qty as substitution_quantity
FROM claims;

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