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substitution unit
sub_untgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The single item or measure 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_unt
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
sub_unt VARCHAR(100), -- substitution unit
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
sub_unt as substitution_unit
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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