Almost half of all parents do not correctly follow the directions on prescription labels. However, labels have a lot of important information that you need to know. The illustration [...]

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One of the primary communication links between the prescriber, pharmacist, and patient is complete, safe and accurate prescription writing. Completion of all “essential elements” of a prescription will assure that it is accurately interpreted and not subject to alteration. Attention to detail when writing prescriptions will prevent the need for the Department of Pharmaceutical Care [...]

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Abbreviation (by other)

Meaning

c
With

disp
Dispense

f, ft.
Make, Let it be made

gtt
Drop

NR
No Refill

s (usually an ‘S’ with a bar over the top)
Without

ut dict
As Directed

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Please make sure whenever you are filling a prescription to TRIPLE CHECK the NDC (National Drug Codes)!!!
Below is a list of Similar names you may encounter while in the pharmacy.

Relafen
Rezulin
 

reserpine
Risperdal
risperidone

Revex
ReVia
 

rifampin
rifapentine
 

Rynatan
Rynatuss
 

selegiline
sertraline
 

Serentil
Serzone
 

Seroquel
Serzone
 

Solu-Medrol
Depo-Medrol
 

sulfadiazine
sulfasalazine
 

sulfisoxazole
sulfadiazine
 

Symmetrel
Synthroid
 

Tegretol
Toradol
 

Tenormin
Trovan
 

Tiazac
Tigan
 

Tobradex
Tobrex
 

Toradol
Torecan
 

tramadol [...]

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Abbreviation (by measurement)

Meaning

I (w/a dot above it), II (w/ 2 dots above it)
One, Two, etc.

AA
Of Each

AD
To, Upto

AQ
Add water

DIL
Wilute

F, FL.
Fluid

FL. OZ.
Fluid Ounce

G
Gram

GTT
Drop

L
Liter

MCG
Microgram

MEQ
Milliequivalent

MG
Milligram

ML
MilliLiter

QS
A sufficient quantity

QS AD
Add sufficient quantity to make

SS (w/ 2 dots above)
One-Half

TBSP.
Tablespoon

TSP.
Teaspoon

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Abbreviation (by time)

Meaning

AC
Before Food

AM
Morning

BID
Twice a day

H
Hourly

HS
At bedtime

PC
After Food

PM
Afternoon or evening

PRN
As Needed

QID
Four times a day

Q
Every, each

QD
Every Day

Q__H
Every __ Hour(s)

QOD
Every Other Day

STAT.
Immediately

TID
Three times a day

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Please make sure whenever you are filling a prescription to TRIPLE CHECK the NDC (National Drug Codes)!!!
Below is a list of Similar names you may encounter while in the pharmacy.

Haldol
Stadol
 

Humalog, Insulin Human
Humulin, Insulin Human
 

hydrocodone
hydrocortisone
 

IMDUR
Imuran
 

IMDUR
K-Dur
 

Inderal
Isordil
 

K-Phos Neutral
Neutra-Phos-K
 

Lamictal
Lomotil
 

Lamisil
Lomotil
 

Lanoxin
Levoxine
Levoxyl

Lanoxin
Lonox [...]

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Please make sure whenever you are filling a prescription to TRIPLE CHECK the NDC (National Drug Codes)!!!
Below is a list of Similar names you may encounter while in the pharmacy.

Darvon
Diovan
 

Demerol
Desyrel
 

Depakote
Senokot
 

desipramine
imipramine
 

Detrol
Ditropan
 

Diamox
Dobutrex
 

diazepam
lorazepam
 

dicyclomine
doxycycline
 

dobutamine
dopamine
 

doxepin
doxycycline
 

Dynacin
DynaCirc
 

Efudex
Eurax
 

Elavil
enalapril
 

Elavil
Plavix
 

Eldopaque Forte
Eldoquin Forte
 

Erex
Urex
 

Eskalith
Estratest
 

Estratab [...]

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Abbreviation (by form)

Meaning

AQ
Water

CAPS
Capsules

CM
Cream

ELIX
Elixir

LIQ
Liquid

SUPP
Suppository

SR, XR, XL
Slow/Extended release

Syr.
Syrup

tab.
Tablet

ung., oint
Ointment

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Please make sure whenever you are filling a prescription to TRIPLE CHECK the NDC (National Drug Codes)!!!
Below is a list of Similar names you may encounter while in the pharmacy.

Accolate
Accutane
 

Accupril
Aciphex
 

Accupril
Monopril
 

Adderall
Inderal
 

Aldara
Alora
 

Allegra
Viagra
 

alprazolam
lorazepam
 

Altace
Artane
 

amantadine
ranitidine
rimantadine

Amicar
Amikin
 

amoxicillin
Atarax
 

Anaspaz
Antispas
 

Atarax
Ativan
 

Avandia
Prandin
 

Bentyl
Proventil
 

Betapace [...]

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