General Pharmacy Abbreviations
OTC
What is over-the-counter
hs
What is at bedtime
TOP
ADHD
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
anti-
What is inhibit, oppose
What is prescription
By mouth
What is po
Metered-dose inhaler
What is MDI
Do not resuscitate
What is DNR
Large
What is macro-
DAW
OD
TD
What is transdermal
HA
-itis
What is inflammation
D5 1/2 NS
What is dextrose 5% in half normal saline
Before meal(s)
What is ac
Intravenous piggyback
What is IVPB
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What is NSAIDs
What is -sclerosis
WAC
What is wholesale acquisition cost
AU
What is both ears
IT
What is intrathecal
APAP
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)
-rrhea
What is flowing discharge