Deciphering presciption codes

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Some people think that " Rx " means prescription. In a way it does. However, Rx is

the abbreviation for the Latin word meaning " recipe. " The abbreviations used in

prescriptions are derived from Latin terms. Listed below are many commonly used

today. What we see on our prescription is often " Greek " to us, so wonder no

longer. Don't forget to go the the website and read the entire article and

check out your " recipes " .

Ac: before meals

Bid: twice a day

Cap: capsule

Gt: drop

Hs: at bedtime

Po: by mouth

Pc: after meals

Pil: pill

Prn: as needed

Q2h: every two hours

Qd: every day

Qh: every hour

Qid: 4 times a day

Tab: tablet

Tid: three times a day

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Blessings,

Lottie