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substitution state

sub_st
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The state or province 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_st

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sub_st as substitution_state
FROM claims;

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