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NCIt Subset Code NCPDP Subset Preferred Term NCIt Code NCPDP Preferred Term NCPDP Synonym NCIt Preferred Term NCI Definition
C89507 NCPDP DEASchedule Terminology C48672 Schedule I Substance Schedule I Substance A category of drugs not considered legitimate for medical use.
C89507 NCPDP DEASchedule Terminology C48675 Schedule II Substance Schedule II Substance A category of drugs considered to have a strong potential for abuse or addiction but that also have legitimate medical use.
C89507 NCPDP DEASchedule Terminology C48676 Schedule III Substance Schedule III Substance A category of drugs that have less potential for abuse or addiction than Schedule I or II drugs and have a useful medical purpose.
C89507 NCPDP DEASchedule Terminology C48677 Schedule IV Substance Schedule IV Substance A category of medically useful drugs that have less potential for abuse or addiction than those of Schedules I, II, and III.
C89507 NCPDP DEASchedule Terminology C48679 Schedule V Substance Schedule V Substance A category of medically useful drugs that have less potential for abuse or addiction than those of Schedules I through IV.
C89507 NCPDP DEASchedule Terminology C38046 Unspecified Unspecified Not stated explicitly or in detail.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C122629 Actuation Actuation Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an actuation.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48473 Ampule Ampule Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an ampule.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C25397 Application Application Unit A dosing measurement based on the application unit.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C62412 Applicator Applicator Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a single applicator.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C122630 Auto-Injector Auto-Injector Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an auto-injector.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48475 Bar Bar Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a bar.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C102405 Capful Capful Dosing Unit A dosing measurement based on the capful unit.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C64696 Caplet Caplet Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a caplet.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48480 Capsule Capsule Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a capsule.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48481 Cartridge Cartridge Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a cartridge.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C49668 Centimeter Centimeter A basic unit of length in the former CGS version of metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter or approximately 0.393 700 787 inch.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48490 Disk Disk Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a disk.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C122631 Dropperful Dropperful Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a dropperful.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C64933 Each Each Used to refer to every member of a group of people or things, considered individually.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C53499 Film Film Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a film.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48494 Fluid Ounce Fluid Ounce US A traditional unit of liquid volume equal in the US customary system to 1/16 pint, or 1.804 687 cubic inches or 29.573 531 milliliters.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48580 Gallon Gallon US The US unit of liquid volume legally defined as 3785.411784 milliliters (3.785 411 784 liters), or 231 cubic inches. The US gallon holds 4 liquid quarts; the gallon of water gallon weighs approximately 8.33 pounds.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48155 Gram Gram The metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. One gram equals approximately 15.432 grains or 0.035 273 966 ounce.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C69124 Gum Gum Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a gum.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48499 Implant Implant Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an implant.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48500 Inch Inch A traditional unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C124231 Inch Strip Inch Strip Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an inch ribbon of a topical substance.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48501 Inhalation Inhalation Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an inhalation.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C122632 Injection Injection Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an injection.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C62276 Insert Insert Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an insert.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48505 Liter Liter The non-SI unit of volume accepted for use with the SI. One liter is equal to cubic decimeter, or one thousandth of cubic meter, or 1000 cubic centimeters, or approximately 61.023 744 cubic inches.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C122633 Lollipop Lollipop Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a lollipop.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48506 Lozenge Lozenge Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a lozenge.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48491 Metric Drop Metric Drop A unit of volume used in pharmacy and equal to 0.05 milliliter (20 drops/ml).
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48152 Microgram Microgram A metric unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram or one thousandth of a milligram.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48512 Milliequivalent mEq Milliequivalent A unit of relative amount of a substance equal to one thousandth of an equivalent weight.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C28253 Milligram Milligram A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram or 1000 micrograms. One milligram equals approximately 0.015 432 grain or 35.274 x 10E-6 ounce.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C28254 Milliliter Milliliter A unit of volume equal to one millionth (10E-6) of a cubic meter, one thousandth of a liter, one cubic centimeter, or 0.061023 7 cubic inch. A cubic centimeter is the CGS unit of volume.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C67315 MilliUnit Milliunit A quantity equivalent to the one thousandth unit (10E-3 unit).
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C71204 Nebule Nebule Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a nebule.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48519 Ounce Ounce The traditional unit of mass. The avoirdupois ounce is equal to 1/16 pound, or 28.349 5 grams, or 0.911 457 troy ounce.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48520 Package Package Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a package.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48521 Packet Packet Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a packet.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C65032 Pad Pad Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a pad.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48524 Patch Patch Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a patch.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48525 Pellet Pellet Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a pellet.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C122634 Pill Pill Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a pill.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48529 Pint Pint A United States liquid unit equal to 16 fluid ounces; two pints equal one quart.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C122635 Pre-Filled Pen Syringe Pre-Filled Pen Syringe Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an pre-filled pen syringe.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C65060 Puff Puff Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a puff.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C111984 Pump Pump Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in one actuation of a pumping device.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48534 Quart Quart A United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C62609 Ring Ring Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a ring.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C71324 Sachet Sachet Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a sachet.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48536 Scoopful Scoopful Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained typically in a spoon-shaped object.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C53502 Sponge Sponge Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a sponge.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48537 Spray Spray Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a spray.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C53503 Stick Stick Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a stick.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48538 Strip Strip Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a strip.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48539 Suppository Suppository Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a suppository.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C53504 Swab Swab Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a swab.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48540 Syringe Syringe Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a single syringe.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48542 Tablet Tablet Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a tablet.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48548 Troche Troche Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a troche.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C44278 Unit Unit A single undivided thing occurring in the composition of something else.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C38046 Unspecified Unspecified Not stated explicitly or in detail.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48551 Vial Vial Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a single vial.
C121847 NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48552 Wafer Wafer Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a wafer.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C37907 Age-Months Age-Months The length of a person's life, stated in months since birth.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C37908 Age-Years Age-Years The length of a person's life, stated in years since birth.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C49673 Beats per Minute Beats per Minute The number of heartbeats measured per minute time.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C16358 Body Mass Index Body Mass Index An individual's weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C25157 Body Surface Area Body Surface Area A measure of the 2-dimensional extent of the body surface (i.e., the skin). Body surface area (BSA) can be calculated by mathematical formula or from a chart that relates height to weight. BSA is often an important factor in dosing.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C81328 Body Weight Body Weight The weight of a subject.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C49674 Breaths per Minute Breaths per Minute The number of breaths (inhalation and exhalation) taken per minute time.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C49668 Centimeter Centimeter A basic unit of length in the former CGS version of metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter or approximately 0.393 700 787 inch.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C25301 Day Day The time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis; ordinarily divided into twenty-four hours, equal to 86 400 seconds. This also refers to a specific day.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C42559 Degree Celsius Degree Celsius A unit of temperature of the temperature scale designed so that the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point is 100 degrees at standard atmospheric pressure. The current official definition of the Celsius sets 0.01 C to be at the triple point of water and a degree to be 1/273.16 of the difference in temperature between the triple point of water and absolute zero. One degree Celsius represents the same temperature difference as one Kelvin.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C44277 Degree Fahrenheit Degree Fahrenheit A unit of temperature of the temperature scale designed so that the freezing point of water is 32 degrees and the boiling point is 212 degrees, placing the boiling and melting points of water 180 degrees apart. One degree Fahrenheit is 5/9ths of a kelvin (or of a degree Celsius), and minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to minus 40 degrees Celsius.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C25299 Diastolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure The minimum pressure exerted into the systemic arterial circulation during cardiac ventricular relaxation and filling.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C48155 Gram Gram The metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. One gram equals approximately 15.432 grains or 0.035 273 966 ounce.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C49677 Heart Rate Heart Rate The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C25347 Height Height The vertical measurement or distance from the base to the top of an object; the vertical dimension of extension.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C48500 Inch Inch A traditional unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C28252 Kilogram Kilogram A basic SI unit of mass. It is defined as the mass of an international prototype in the form of a platinum-iridium cylinder kept at Sevres in France. A kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams and 2.204 622 6 pounds.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C49679 Mean Arterial Pressure Mean Arterial Pressure The mean pressure of the blood within the arterial circulation. The arterial pressure may be directly measured by insertion of an intra-arterial catheter connected to a transducer. The mean arterial pressure (MAP) can be calculated by subsequent analysis of the waveform. MAP can be approximated without an invasive procedure using the following formula: diastolic pressure plus 1/3 of the pulse pressure, where pulse pressure is systolic pressure - diastolic pressure.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C49670 Millimeter of Mercury Millimeter of Mercury A non-SI unit of pressure equal to 133,332 Pa or 1.316E10-3 standard atmosphere. Use of this unit is generally deprecated by ISO and IUPAC.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C29846 Month Month One of the 12 divisions of a year as determined by a calendar. It corresponds to the unit of time of approximately to one cycle of the moon's phases, about 30 days or 4 weeks.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C25613 Percentage Percentage A fraction or ratio with 100 understood as the denominator.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C48531 Pound Pound The traditional unit of mass. By international agreement, one avoirdupois pound is equal to exactly 0.453 592 37 kilogram, 16 ounces, or 1.215 28 troy pounds.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C49676 Pulse Rate Pulse Rate The rate of the pulse as observed in an artery, expressed as beats per minute. It can be measured at several anatomical sites, including the wrist, neck, temple, groin, behind the knees, or on top of the foot.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C49678 Respiratory Rate Respiratory Rate The rate of breathing (inhalation and exhalation) measured within in a unit time, usually expressed as breaths per minute.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C87054 Sagittal Abdominal Diameter Sagittal Abdominal Diameter A standard measure of visceral obesity, or abdominal fat, which is measured from the patient's back to upper abdomen between the bottom of the rib cage and the top of the pelvic area. This measurement may be taken with the patient standing or in the supine position.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C42569 Square Meter Square Meter A SI unit of area measurement equal to a square whose sides are one meter long. Square meter is equal to 10,000 square centimeters; 0.01 are; 1.196 square yards; 10.76 square feet; 1550 square inches.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C25298 Systolic Blood Pressure Systolic Blood Pressure The maximum pressure exerted into the systemic arterial circulation during the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C25206 Temperature Temperature A measure of the average kinetic energy of a system of particles. Temperature may be quantified, in the context of thermodynamics, as the potential of one system to transfer thermal energy to another system until both systems reach a state of thermal equilibrium.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C38046 Unspecified Unspecified Not stated explicitly or in detail.
C91101 NCPDP MeasurementUnitCode Terminology C29848 Year Year A period of time that it takes for Earth to make a complete revolution around the sun, approximately 365 days; a specific one year period.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C62412 Applicator Applicator Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a single applicator.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C54564 Blister Blister Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a blister.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C64696 Caplet Caplet Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a caplet.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48480 Capsule Capsule Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a capsule.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C64933 Each Each Used to refer to every member of a group of people or things, considered individually.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C53499 Film Film Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a film.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48155 Gram Gram The metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. One gram equals approximately 15.432 grains or 0.035 273 966 ounce.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C69124 Gum Gum Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a gum.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48499 Implant Implant Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an implant.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C62276 Insert Insert Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in an insert.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48504 Kit Kit Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a kit.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C120263 Lancet Lancet A small, sharp, needle-like instrument that is used to puncture the skin.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48506 Lozenge Lozenge Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a lozenge.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C28254 Milliliter Milliliter A unit of volume equal to one millionth (10E-6) of a cubic meter, one thousandth of a liter, one cubic centimeter, or 0.061023 7 cubic inch. A cubic centimeter is the CGS unit of volume.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48521 Packet Packet Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a packet.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C65032 Pad Pad Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a pad.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48524 Patch Patch Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a patch.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C120216 Pen Needle Pen Needle A single use, hollow needle embedded in a plastic hub, which is then attached to a preloaded syringe (pen) to facilitate the delivery of medication.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C62609 Ring Ring Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a ring.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C53502 Sponge Sponge Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a sponge.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C53503 Stick Stick Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a stick.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48538 Strip Strip Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a strip.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48539 Suppository Suppository Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a suppository.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C53504 Swab Swab Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a swab.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48542 Tablet Tablet Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a tablet.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48548 Troche Troche Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a troche.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C38046 Unspecified Unspecified Not stated explicitly or in detail.
C89510 NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48552 Wafer Wafer Dosing Unit A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a wafer.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C78746 21 Day Tablet 21 Day Tablet Dosage Form A drug pack that contains a 21 day supply of tablets, composed of a mixture of active and/or inert ingredient(s) that are pressed or compacted into a solid round, square or oval shaped form.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C78747 28 Day Tablet 28 Day Tablet Dosage Form A drug pack that contains a 28 day supply of tablets, composed of a mixture of active and/or inert ingredient(s) that are pressed or compacted into a solid round, square or oval shaped form.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C107670 Adjustable Dose Pre-filled Pen Syringe Adjustable Dose Pre-filled Pen Syringe A syringe with a measured dose of medication that has an apparatus that enables the user to specify the amount of the medication to deliver in an injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64886 Adult Suppository Adult Suppository Dosage Form A suppository intended for administration to adults.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42887 Aerosol Aerosol Dosage Form Contents packaged under pressure that are released upon activation of an appropriate valve system.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42888 Aerosol Foam Aerosol Foam Dosage Form A foam that is packaged under pressure and released upon activation of an appropriate valve system.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68935 Aerosol Mist Aerosol Mist Dosage Form A mist that is packaged under pressure and released upon activation of an appropriate valve system.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69030 Aerosol Solution Aerosol Solution Dosage Form A homogenous solution comingled with a propellant and packaged under pressure. Upon activation of an appropriate valve system, the liquid is expelled into the air, the propellant is vaporized and the ingredients are dispersed.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42889 Aerosol Spray Aerosol Spray Dosage Form A spray that is packaged under pressure and released upon activation of an appropriate valve system.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60897 Augmented Cream Augmented Cream Dosage Form A cream that is modified to enhance the release of active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91136 Augmented Gel Augmented Gel Dosage Form A gel that is modified to enhance the release of active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60957 Augmented Lotion Augmented Lotion Dosage Form A lotion that is modified to enhance the release of active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60984 Augmented Ointment Augmented Ointment Dosage Form An ointment that is modified to enhance the release of active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91227 Auto-Injector Auto-Injector Dosage Form Active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a device that is automated to deliver a designated dose.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69012 Bandage Bandage Dosage Form A solid composed of single or multilayered strips of permeable material.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68950 Bar Bar Dosage Form A solid or semi-solid in a singular unit that is rectangular or oval in shape.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91137 Bar Soap Bar Soap Dosage Form A solid in the shape of a bar composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in an anionic surfactant, for cleansing.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42890 Bead Bead Dosage Form A solid in the shape of a small sphere.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64875 Biting Capsule Biting Capsule Dosage Form A capsule designed to be bitten to release the active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42891 Block Block Dosage Form A solid or semi-solid in the shape of a square or rectangle.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64874 Buccal Capsule Buccal Capsule Dosage Form A capsule intended for administration between the cheek and gum of the oral cavity. The active and/or inert ingredient(s) are usually absorbed through the oral mucosa.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91138 Buccal Film Buccal Film Dosage Form A thin layer of water soluble or insoluble polymer intended to coat the inner surface of the cheek.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42755 Buccal Tablet Buccal Tablet Dosage Form A tablet intended for administration between the cheek and gum of the oral cavity. The active and/or inert ingredient(s) are usually absorbed through the oral mucosa.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64878 Cachet Cachet Dosage Form A solid composed of dry powdered active and/or inert ingredient(s) covered by an edible shell. The shell consists of two concave pieces of wafer made of flour and water.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68951 Cake Cake Dosage Form A solid composed of active ingredient(s), excipients (usually electrolytes and bulking agents), and a solvent system which are lyophilized to yield a compressed solid with uniform ingredient distribution. The resulting lyophilized cake maintains its structure and stability over an extended period of time, and is intended for reconstitution prior to administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64880 Candy Candy Dosage Form A solid or semi-solid with a sweet taste and intended for oral administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C25158 Capsule Capsule Dosage Form A solid contained within either a hard or soft soluble shell, usually prepared from gelatin.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68943 Capsule 12 Hour Sustained Release Capsule 12 Hour Sustained Release Dosage Form A capsule designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a 12 hour time interval.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68944 Capsule 24 Hour Sustained Release Capsule 24 Hour Sustained Release Dosage Form A capsule designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a 24 hour time interval.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C45414 Cement Cement Dosage Form A base composed of bonding agents intermingled with active and/or inert ingredient(s), which rapidly hardens into a firm mass upon application.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42892 Chewable Bar Chewable Bar Dosage Form A bar designed to be chewed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64876 Chewable Capsule Chewable Capsule Dosage Form A capsule designed to be chewed to release the active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42893 Chewable Tablet Chewable Tablet Dosage Form A tablet that must be chewed to release the active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42894 Chewing Gum Chewing Gum Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of synthetic, polymerized polysaccharide and flavorings, intended to be chewed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42678 Cigarette Cigarette Dosage Form A solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) wrapped in a paper cylinder whereby one end is burned. The ingredient is released in a smoke form, which is inhaled.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60884 Cloth Cloth Dosage Form A solid composed active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a woven absorbent material.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42895 Coated Capsule Coated Capsule Dosage Form A capsule that contains an additional outer layer over the capsule shell.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42896 Coated Pellet in Capsule Coated Pellet in Capsule Dosage Form A capsule composed of small globular masses covered with an outer shell.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42897 Coated Tablet Coated Tablet Dosage Form A tablet whose outer shell is covered with a substance.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69002 Compressed Sugar Coated Caplet Compressed Sugar Coated Caplet Dosage Form A tablet that has been compacted into capsule shape and covered in sugar.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60891 Concentrated Concentrated Dosage Form A solution or suspension composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) with increased strength in a reduced volume, which is usually diluted prior to administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42899 Concentrated Injectable Solution Concentrated Injectable Solution Dosage Form A concentrate which is usually diluted prior to administration by injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69001 Concentrated Oral Concentrated Oral Dosage Form A concentrate that usually requires dilution prior to oral administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42898 Concentrated Solution Concentrated Solution Dosage Form A concentrate which is usually diluted prior to administration and exists as a solution in its final form.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42900 Cone Cone Dosage Form A solid with a shape bounded by a circular base converging upon a single vertex.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42731 Controlled Release Controlled Release Dosage Form A solid, semi-solid, solution or suspension designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled rate.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69024 Controlled Release Capsule Controlled Release Capsule Dosage Form A capsule designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled rate.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69026 Controlled Release Liquid Controlled Release Liquid Dosage Form A solution or suspension designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled rate.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69025 Controlled Release Tablet Controlled Release Tablet Dosage Form A tablet designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled rate.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C28944 Cream Cream Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of an emulsion of lipids, hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols in water.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42901 Crystal Crystal Dosage Form A solid that consists of naturally produced angular solids composed of singular, repeating units that are systematically arranged in an evenly spaced lattice.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64881 Cube Cube Dosage Form A solid or semi-solid in the shape of a three dimensional square.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C45415 Culture Culture Dosage Form A solution, suspension or semi-solid composed of media conducive to microbial growth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68949 Degradable Controlled Release Capsule Degradable Controlled Release Capsule Dosage Form A capsule designed to dissolve after releasing the active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled rate.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42730 Delayed Release Delayed Release Dosage Form A solid, semi-solid, solution or suspension that has been coated with a substance that is designed to impede the immediate release of the active and/or inert ingredient(s) after administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42902 Delayed Release Capsule Delayed Release Capsule Dosage Form A capsule covered with a substance that is designed to impede the immediate release of the active and/or inert ingredient(s) after administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42903 Delayed Release Granule Delayed Release Granule Dosage Form A solid composed of small particles or grains and have been coated with a substance that is designed to impede the immediate release of the active and/or inert ingredient(s) after administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42997 Delayed Release Particle Tablet Delayed Release Particle Tablet Dosage Form A tablet composed of individual fragments have been coated with a substance that is designed to impede the immediate release of the active and/or inert ingredient(s) after administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42904 Delayed Release Pellet in Capsule Delayed Release Pellet in Capsule Dosage Form A capsule composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) small, spherical structures that have been coated with a substance that is designed to impede the immediate release of the active and/or inert ingredient(s) after administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42905 Delayed Release Tablet Delayed Release Tablet Dosage Form A tablet that has been coated with a substance that is designed to impede the immediate release of the active and/or inert ingredient(s) after administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69059 Dental Dental Dosage Form An substance intended for use on the teeth or gingiva in the oral cavity.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68954 Dental Cone Dental Cone Dosage Form A solid bounded by a circular base converging upon a single vertex and intended for administration to the teeth and gingiva in the oral cavity.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C45413 Dental Liner Dental Liner Dosage Form A resinous film-forming agent dissolved in a solvent or a calcium hydroxide suspension within a synthetic resin solution, which rapidly hardens into a firm mass upon administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42906 Dentifrice Gel Dentifrice Gel Dosage Form A gel intended for use in the oral cavity to clean the teeth and maintain oral hygiene.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42907 Dentifrice Paste Dentifrice Paste Dosage Form A paste of mild abrasives, detergents, flavoring agents, binders, fluoride, and other active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42908 Dentifrice Powder Dentifrice Powder Dosage Form A powder composed of a mild abrasives, detergents, flavoring agents, binders, fluoride, and other active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42740 Diffusion Controlled Extended Release Diffusion Controlled Extended Release Dosage Form A solid, semi-solid, solution or suspension covered with an outer permeable polymeric membrane designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency. Water permeates through the membrane to the core to dissolve the ingredient(s) which subsequently exit the membrane at a rate determined by their solubility and the thickness and porosity of the membrane.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C43525 Disc Disc Dosage Form A flat, circular shaped form composed of a solid or powder that contains active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69071 Disintegrating Tablet Disintegrating Tablet Dosage Form A tablet that dissolves or melts quickly (usually within a matter of seconds) when it comes into contact with a liquid.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42756 Dispensing Tablet Dispensing Tablet Dosage Form A tablet composed of a large amount of active and/or inert ingredient(s) that can be used in compounding prescriptions to ensure accurate quantity of ingredient within the final, compounded form.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42741 Dissolution Controlled Extended Release Dissolution Controlled Extended Release Dosage Form A solid, semi-solid, solution or suspension composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) covered with or contained within a polymeric matrix such that dissolution is determined by the solubility rate of the given polymer. It is designed to release ingredients at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42679 Douche Douche Dosage Form A substance intended for use as a vaginal irrigant.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69033 Douche Powder Douche Powder Dosage Form A powder which may be mixed with a liquid, intended for administration as a vaginal irrigant.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69032 Douche Solution Douche Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for use as a vaginal irrigant.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42763 Dressing Dressing Dosage Form A substance intended for administration in or on a wound.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C29012 Drop Drop Dosage Form A substance intended for administration in a drop-wise fashion.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60992 Drop Solution Drop Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for administration in a drop-wise fashion.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60995 Drop Suspension Drop Suspension Dosage Form A suspension intended for administration in a drop-wise fashion.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68997 Drop Suspension Final Drop Suspension Final Dosage Form A suspension prepared immediately prior to dispensing or administration in a drop-wise fashion.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64883 Dusting Powder Dusting Powder Dosage Form A powder intended to be dusted over the outer surface of the body.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42909 Effervescent Granule Effervescent Granule Dosage Form A granule composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), and a mixture of acids and sodium bicarbonate, which release carbon dioxide when dissolved in water.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64884 Effervescent Powder Effervescent Powder Dosage Form A powder composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), and a mixture of acids and sodium bicarbonate, which release carbon dioxide when dissolved in water.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42910 Effervescent Tablet Effervescent Tablet Dosage Form A tablet composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), and a mixture of acids and sodium bicarbonate, which release carbon dioxide when dissolved in water.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42911 Electrically Controlled Extended Release Patch Electrically Controlled Extended Release Patch Dosage Form A patch that composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) whose release is controlled by electronic impulses that release ingredients at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42912 Elixir Elixir Dosage Form A solution composed of a clear, sweetened hydroalcoholic liquid in which active and/or inert ingredient(s) are dissolved.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42913 Emulsion Emulsion Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of at least two immiscible liquids, one of which is dispersed as droplets within the other liquid, and stabilized with one or more emulsifying agents.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42914 Emulsion for Injection Emulsion for Injection Dosage Form An emulsion intended for injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42915 Enema Enema Dosage Form A solution or suspension intended for administration into the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64885 Enema Powder Enema Powder Dosage Form A powder that is suspended in liquid prior to administration to the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64871 Enema Tablet Enema Tablet Dosage Form A tablet that is suspended in liquid prior to administration to the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68945 Enteric Coated Capsule Enteric Coated Capsule Dosage Form A capsule covered with a substance that is designed to delay the release of active and/or inert ingredient(s) until the capsule passes into the intestines.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42758 Enteric Coated Tablet Enteric Coated Tablet Dosage Form A tablet covered with a substance that is designed to delay the release of active and/or inert ingredient(s) until the tablet passes into the intestines.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42742 Erosion Controlled Extended Release Erosion Controlled Extended Release Dosage Form A solid, semi-solid, solution or suspension in which active and/or inert ingredient(s) release is controlled by the erosion rate of a carrier matrix, which is designed to release ingredients at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42713 Extended Release Extended Release Dosage Form A solid, semi-solid, solution or suspension designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C43451 Extended Release Bead Implant Extended Release Bead Implant Dosage Form A solid in the shape of a small sphere intended to be embedded securely in the body and designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42916 Extended Release Capsule Extended Release Capsule Dosage Form A capsule designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42917 Extended Release Coated Capsule Extended Release Coated Capsule Dosage Form A capsule covered with a thin layer of substance and is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42918 Extended Release Coated Pellet Extended Release Coated Pellet Dosage Form A pellet covered with a thin layer of substance that is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42919 Extended Release Core Extended Release Core Dosage Form A solid or liquid core composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) enclosed by a polymer coated shell. It is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91140 Extended Release Enteric Coated Capsule Extended Release Enteric Coated Capsule Dosage Form An extended release capsule covered with a substance that is designed to delay the release of active and/or inert ingredient(s) until the capsule passes into the intestines.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91141 Extended Release Enteric Coated Tablet Extended Release Enteric Coated Tablet Dosage Form A extended release tablet covered with a substance that is designed to delay the release of active and/or inert ingredient(s) until the tablet passes into the intestines.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60926 Extended Release Fiber Extended Release Fiber Dosage Form A solid in the shape of a slender, elongated thread that is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42920 Extended Release Film Extended Release Film Dosage Form A film that is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42928 Extended Release Film Coated Capsule Extended Release Film Coated Capsule Dosage Form A capsule covered with a thin layer of water soluble or insoluble polymer and is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60929 Extended Release for Suspension Extended Release Dosage Form for Suspension A substance that forms a suspension upon reconstitution and designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42935 Extended Release Gel Forming Solution Extended Release Gel Forming Solution Dosage Form A solution that becomes gelatinous upon administration and is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69067 Extended Release Granule Extended Release Granule Dosage Form A solid in the shape of a small particle or grain designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42921 Extended Release Granule for Suspension Extended Release Granule for Suspension Dosage Form A granule intended for administration as a suspension and designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42922 Extended Release Insert Extended Release Insert Dosage Form An insert designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60934 Extended Release Liquid Extended Release Liquid Dosage Form A solution or suspension that is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42923 Extended Release Patch Extended Release Patch Dosage Form A patch designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42924 Extended Release Suppository Extended Release Suppository Dosage Form A suppository that is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42925 Extended Release Suspension Extended Release Suspension Dosage Form A suspension that is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42927 Extended Release Tablet Extended Release Tablet Dosage Form A tablet designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42929 Extract Extract Dosage Form A distillate composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) extracted from plant or animal matter, and represented in concentrated form.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42932 Film Film Dosage Form A thin layer of water soluble or insoluble polymer intended to coat the site of administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42930 Film Coated Extended Release Tablet Film Coated Extended Release Tablet Dosage Form A tablet covered with a thin layer of water soluble or insoluble polymer and is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42931 Film Coated Tablet Film Coated Tablet Dosage Form A tablet covered with a thin layer of water soluble or insoluble polymer.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68982 Flake Flake Dosage Form A solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) that resembles small, thin chips.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68991 Fluid Extract Fluid Extract Dosage Form A solution or suspension distillate composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) extracted from plant or animal matter and alcohol as the solvent and/or preservative. Fluid extract is prepared by percolation and subsequent evaporation such that the ingredient in each milliliter of the fluid extract is equivalent to 1 gram of the dried plant or animal derived matter.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64898 Foam Foam Dosage Form An aerated solution or suspension.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64899 Foam Bath Foam Bath Dosage Form A solution or suspension that produces dense bubbles when combined with water.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60927 for Solution Dosage Form for Solution A substance intended for administration as a solution.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60928 for Suspension Dosage Form for Suspension A substance intended for administration as a suspension.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68966 Frozen Premix Intravenous Piggyback Solution Frozen Premix Intravenous Piggyback Solution Dosage Form A solution that is reconstituted from a frozen pre-mixed form intended for intravenous administration simultaneously with an established compatible maintenance infusion drug by a mutual intravenous access.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C78748 Gargle Gargle Dosage Form A solution or suspension taken orally and moved around the back of the throat by tilting the head back and forcing air from the lungs through the solution. Unless specifically directed, the solution is expelled and not swallowed.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42933 Gas Gas Dosage Form An elastic aeriform fluid in which the molecules are separated from one another and have freedom of movement.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42934 Gel Gel Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of a solid, three dimensional, cross linked matrix of polymers within a liquid, yielding a jelly-like material unable to flow at steady state.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60994 Gel Forming Drop Solution Gel Forming Drop Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for administration in a drop-wise fashion; it becomes gelatinous upon administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68973 Gel Forming Solution Gel Forming Solution Dosage Form A solution that becomes a gelatinous liquid after administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42936 Gelatin Coated Capsule Gelatin Coated Capsule Dosage Form A capsule covered with a thin layer of gelatin.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64872 Gelatin Coated Tablet Gelatin Coated Tablet Dosage Form A tablet covered with a layer of gelatin.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C48193 Generator Generator Dosage Form An apparatus that converts solutions, suspensions or solids, composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) into a vapor or gas by heat or chemical reaction.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42937 Globule Globule Dosage Form A solid composed of sucrose, lactose or other polysaccharides formed into small globular pellets impregnated with active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C45416 Graft Graft Dosage Form A solid composed of a piece of skin or other tissue intended for implantation into or on the body.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42938 Granule Granule Dosage Form A solid composed of small particles or grains.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69066 Granule for Reconstitution Granule for Reconstitution Dosage Form A solid in the shape of a small particle or grain mixed with a liquid to form a solution or suspension before administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42939 Granule for Solution Granule for Solution Dosage Form A granule intended for administration as a solution.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42940 Granule for Suspension Granule for Suspension Dosage Form A granule intended for administration as a suspension.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42941 Gum Gum Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of a sticky, mucilaginous polysaccharide.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64904 Hard Capsule Hard Capsule Dosage Form A capsule covered with a rigid outer shell.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64882 Homeopathic Globule Homeopathic Globule Dosage Form A solid composed of sucrose, lactose, or other polysaccharides formed into small globular pellets of uniform size which can be classified as homeopathic.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42752 Hypodermic Tablet Hypodermic Tablet Dosage Form A tablet dissolved in solvent and intended for administration by hypodermic injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42669 Immediate Release Immediate Release Dosage Form A solid, semi-solid, solution or suspension that is designed to release its active and/or inert ingredient(s) upon administration with no enhanced, delayed or extended release effect.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42942 Implant Implant Dosage Form A solid intended for insertion securely within the body.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42943 Implantable Pellet Implantable Pellet Dosage Form A pellet intended for insertion securely within the body.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42944 Inhalant Inhalant Dosage Form Vaporized active and/or inert ingredient(s) intended for administration by inhalation.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91142 Inhalant Powder Inhalant Powder Dosage Form Powdered medication inhaled as a measured dose.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91143 Inhalant Solution Inhalant Solution Dosage Form Liquid medication intended to be inhaled.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64879 Inhaler Capsule Inhaler Capsule Dosage Form A capsule composed of powders intended for oral inhalation. This dose form may also refer to capsules that are intended for use in inhalers.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42946 Injectable Injectable Dosage Form A substance intended for injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42926 Injectable Extended Release Suspension Injectable Extended Release Suspension Dosage Form A suspension intended for injection that is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42950 Injectable Lipid Complex Injectable Lipid Complex Dosage Form A substance composed of complexed active and/or inert ingredient(s) with natural or synthetic lipids that is intended for injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42951 Injectable Liposomal Suspension Injectable Liposomal Suspension Dosage Form A suspension composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) encapsulated in liposomes and intended for injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69037 Injectable Lyophilized Powder Injectable Lyophilized Powder Dosage Form A freeze dried powder intended for injection following reconstitution with a suitable solvent.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42945 Injectable Solution Injectable Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42988 Injectable Sonicated Suspension Injectable Sonicated Suspension Dosage Form A suspension intended for injection and is sonicated while a gas is bubbled through the suspension resulting in the creation of microspheres by the solid particles.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42995 Injectable Suspension Injectable Suspension Dosage Form A suspension intended for injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60933 Insert Insert Dosage Form A solid or semi-solid intended for administration within the body.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C78793 Internal Powder Internal Powder Dosage Form A powder intended for use within the body.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68971 Intraperitoneal Solution Intraperitoneal Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for administration into the intraperitoneal cavity.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47915 Intrauterine Device Intrauterine Device Dosage Form A solid intended for placement within the uterine cavity where active and/or inert ingredient(s) are released from an apparatus at a controlled rate.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68967 Intravenous Piggyback Solution Intravenous Piggyback Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for intravenous administration simultaneously with an established compatible maintenance infusion drug by a mutual intravenous access.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68965 Intravenous Solution Intravenous Solution Dosage Form A solution composed of a homogenous liquid that contains active and/or inert ingredient(s) dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42947 Irrigant Irrigant Dosage Form A solution or suspension used to bathe or flush open wounds or body cavities.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42948 Jelly Jelly Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of suspensions of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in any type of highly viscous material, including gelatin or gel. The structural matrix of the jelly contains high levels of liquid.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47916 Kit Kit Dosage Form A collection of unrelated materials that are used together to orchestrate dosage administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42949 Liniment Liniment Dosage Form A semi-solid with viscosity similar to that of a lotion, which is intended for topical use and must be rubbed into the site of administration to release the active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60931 Liposomal Injection Liposomal Injection Dosage Form A substance composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) encapsulated in liposomes and intended for injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42952 Lipstick Lipstick Dosage Form A solid or semi-solid with a waxy consistency in the shape of a stick and intended for use on the lips.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42953 Liquid Liquid Dosage Form A substance in the fluid state of matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42954 Liquid Filled Capsule Liquid Filled Capsule Dosage Form A capsule composed of liquid covered with an outer shell, which is usually prepared from gelatin.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68953 Liquid Soap Liquid Soap Dosage Form A solution or suspension composed of an anionic surfactant used for cleansing.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69068 Lollipop Lollipop Dosage Form A solid composed of a sugared, medicated candy mounted to a stick, which can be held while sucking or chewing on the candy.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C29167 Lotion Lotion Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of an oil in water emulsion, with lower viscosity than cream or gel.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60958 Lotion Shampoo Lotion Shampoo Dosage Form A lotion composed of anionic surfactant intended for administration to the hair or scalp.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42955 Lozenge Lozenge Dosage Form A solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), sweeteners, other flavorings and mucilage, intended for oral administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42956 Lyophilized Powder for Extended Release Injectable Suspension Lyophilized Powder for Extended Release Injectable Suspension Dosage Form A freeze dried powder intended for injection following reconstitution with a suitable solvent to form a suspension that is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42959 Lyophilized Powder for Injectable Liposomal Suspension Lyophilized Powder for Injectable Liposomal Suspension Dosage Form A freeze dried powder composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) encapsulated in liposomes and intended for injection following reconstitution with a suitable solvent to form a suspension.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42957 Lyophilized Powder for Injectable Solution Lyophilized Powder for Injectable Solution Dosage Form A freeze dried powder intended for injection following reconstitution with a suitable solvent to form a solution.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42958 Lyophilized Powder for Injectable Suspension Lyophilized Powder for Injectable Suspension Dosage Form A freeze dried powder intended for injection following reconstitution with a suitable solvent to form a suspension.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68988 Medicated Adhesive Patch Medicated Adhesive Patch Dosage Form A solid composed of an impermeable occlusive backing, a formulation matrix in which the active and/or inert ingredient(s) are dissolved or dispersed and an adhesive layer. It is intended for external application.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91144 Medicated Bar Soap Medicated Bar Soap Dosage Form A solid in the shape of a bar composed of active and inert ingredient(s) in an anionic surfactant, for cleansing.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68958 Medicated Film Medicated Film Dosage Form A film composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91145 Medicated Liquid Soap Medicated Liquid Soap Dosage Form A liquid composed of active and inert ingredient(s) in an anionic surfactant, for cleansing.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68957 Medicated Pad Medicated Pad Dosage Form A solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a soft, non-adhesive and absorbent piece of fabric or other material.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91146 Medicated Shampoo Medicated Shampoo Dosage Form A solution or suspension composed of active and inert ingredient(s) in an anionic surfactant and intended for administration to the hair and/or scalp.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68952 Medicated Soap Medicated Soap Dosage Form A substance composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in an anionic surfactant, for cleansing.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64901 Medicated Sponge Medicated Sponge Dosage Form A solid composed of a porous, interlacing, absorbent, usually shape retaining material that contains active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68955 Medicated Swab Medicated Swab Dosage Form A solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) on a small piece of absorbent material attached to one end of a stick.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91147 Medicated Tape Medicated Tape Dosage Form A fabric or a narrow extruded synthetic material usually with an adhesive on one or both sides, impregnated with active and inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64877 Membrane Coated Capsule Membrane Coated Capsule Dosage Form A capsule covered with a semipermeable film.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64873 Membrane Coated Tablet Membrane Coated Tablet Dosage Form A tablet covered with a semipermeable film.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42960 Metered Aerosol Metered Aerosol Dosage Form An aerosol contained in a device with valves that permits the release of a specified quantity of active and/or inert ingredient(s) upon activation.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91148 Metered Dose Inhaler Metered Dose Inhaler Dosage Form A liquid medication delivered as a mist to be inhaled as a measured dose
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60930 Metered Gel Metered Gel Dosage Form A gel contained in a device with valves that permits the release of a uniform dose of gel that composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) upon activation.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42961 Metered Powder Metered Powder Dosage Form A powder contained in a device with valves that permits the dispensing of active and/or inert ingredient(s) upon activation.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42962 Metered Spray Metered Spray Dosage Form A spray contained in a device with valves that permits the dispensing of a specified quantity of active and/or inert ingredient(s) upon activation.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64888 Micro Enema Micro Enema Dosage Form A solution or suspension present in a small volume or mass, intended for administration to the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42712 Modified Release Modified Release Dosage Form A solid, semi-solid, solution or suspension exhibiting an altered inherent rate of release of active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C29269 Mouthwash Mouthwash Dosage Form A solution or suspension intended for oral administration, for its deodorizing or antiseptic effects in the oral cavity. Usually, the mouthwash is swished around the mouth and expelled.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91149 Mucosal Spray Mucosal Spray Dosage Form A spray intended for administration to the mucosa.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91150 Mucous Membrane Topical Solution Mucous Membrane Topical Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for administration to the surface of the mucosa membranes.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42963 Multilayered Extended Release Tablet Multilayered Extended Release Tablet Dosage Form A tablet composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) that have been compressed into multiple layers and is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42964 Multilayered Tablet Multilayered Tablet Dosage Form A tablet composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) that have been compressed to form a tablet that contains multiple layers.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69064 Nasal Nasal Dosage Form A substance intended for administration in the nares.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91151 Nasal Cream Nasal Cream Dosage Form A cream intended for administration to the mucosa of the nose.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91152 Nasal Gel Nasal Gel Dosage Form A gel intended for administration to the mucosa of the nose.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91153 Nasal Inhalant Nasal Inhalant Dosage Form An inhalant intended for administration through the nose.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91154 Nasal Inhaler Nasal Inhaler Dosage Form A medication delivered as a mist to be inhaled through the nose as a measured dose
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91155 Nasal Ointment Nasal Ointment Dosage Form An ointment intended for administration to the mucosa of the nose.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91156 Nasal Solution Nasal Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for administration to the mucosa of the nose.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91157 Nasal Spray Nasal Spray Dosage Form A spray intended for administration to the mucosa of the nose.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91158 Nasal Suspension Nasal Suspension Dosage Form A suspension intended for administration to the mucosa of the nose.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68941 Non-Aerosol Spray Non-Aerosol Spray Dosage Form A spray composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) that are expelled from a delivery device without the use of a propellant.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69017 Non-Medicated Swab Non-Medicated Swab Dosage Form A solid composed of a small piece of absorbent material that does not contain active ingredient(s), attached to one end of a small stick.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C48624 Not Applicable Dosage Form Not Applicable An indication that the dosage form is not relevant or appropriate.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69031 Ocular System Ocular System Dosage Form A system that is placed in the eye, usually under the lower eyelid, from which the active and/or inert ingredient(s) diffuses through a membrane at a controlled rate.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42965 Oil Oil Dosage Form A solution or suspension that is hydrophobic, soluble in organic solvents, and liquid at ambient temperature.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42966 Ointment Ointment Dosage Form A semi-solid, viscous in texture, that may be composed of a variety of bases including hydrocarbons, emulsifiers or vegetable oils, and mixed with active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69039 Ophthalmic Ophthalmic Dosage Form A substance intended for administration in or around the eye.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91159 Ophthalmic Cream Ophthalmic Cream Dosage Form A cream intended for administration in or around the eye.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91160 Ophthalmic Gel Ophthalmic Gel Dosage Form A gel intended for administration in or around the eye.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91161 Ophthalmic Irrigation Solution Ophthalmic Irrigation Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for irrigation of the eye.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69038 Ophthalmic Liquid Ophthalmic Liquid Dosage Form A solution or suspension intended for administration in the eye.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91162 Ophthalmic Ointment Ophthalmic Ointment Dosage Form A ointment intended for administration in or around the eye.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91163 Ophthalmic Solution Ophthalmic Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for administration in or around the eye.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91164 Ophthalmic Suspension Ophthalmic Suspension Dosage Form A suspension intended for administration in or around the eye.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42744 Oral Oral Dosage Form A substance intended for administration through the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91165 Oral Capsule Oral Capsule Dosage Form A capsule intended for administration through the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91166 Oral Cream Oral Cream Dosage Form A cream intended for administration through the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91167 Oral Foam Oral Foam Dosage Form A foam intended for administration through the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91168 Oral Gel Oral Gel Dosage Form A gel intended for administration through the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91169 Oral Ointment Oral Ointment Dosage Form An ointment intended for administration through the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91170 Oral Paste Oral Paste Dosage Form A paste intended for administration through the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91171 Oral Powder Oral Powder Dosage Form A powder intended for administration through the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68981 Oral Reconstituted Suspension Oral Reconstituted Suspension Dosage Form A suspension composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) that requires reconstitution and is intended oral administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68996 Oral Solution Oral Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for oral administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91172 Oral Spray Oral Spray Dosage Form A spray intended for administration into the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91173 Oral Strip Oral Strip Dosage Form A strip intended for administration through the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68992 Oral Suspension Oral Suspension Dosage Form A suspension intended for oral administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68993 Oral Suspension Final Oral Suspension Final Dosage Form A suspension composed of a suspension that has been prepared immediately prior to dispensing or oral administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C43243 Oral Tablet Oral Tablet Dosage Form A tablet intended for oral administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C61006 Orally Disintegrating Delayed Release Tablet Orally Disintegrating Delayed Release Tablet Dosage Form A tablet that disintegrates rapidly, usually within a matter of seconds, when placed upon the tongue but is also designed to impede the immediate release of the active and/or inert ingredient(s) after administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42999 Orally Disintegrating Tablet Orally Disintegrating Tablet Dosage Form A tablet which disintegrates and dissolves quickly (usually within a matter of seconds) in the mouth. Additional water to complete dissolution is not necessary.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69008 Osmotic Laser Drilled Tablet Osmotic Laser Drilled Tablet Dosage Form A tablet with a semi-permeable membrane composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) and an osmotic agent with a laser drilled central core. Upon ingestion, water permeates the core and the ingredient is dissolved and released.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42760 Osmotic Pump Extended Release Osmotic Pump Extended Release Dosage Form A solid designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency, based on osmotic pressure between the inside of the dosage form and the external environment.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69040 Otic Otic Dosage Form A substance intended for administration either on the outer ear or into the auditory canal.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91174 Otic Cream Otic Cream Dosage Form A cream intended for administration either on the outer ear or into the auditory canal.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91175 Otic Ointment Otic Ointment Dosage Form An ointment intended for administration either on the outer ear or into the auditory canal.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91176 Otic Solution Otic Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for administration either on the outer ear or into the auditory canal.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91177 Otic Suspension Otic Suspension Dosage Form A suspension intended for administration either on the outer ear or into the auditory canal.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C62653 Pack Pack Dosage Form A number of individual items packaged as a unit.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47887 Packing Packing Dosage Form A solid composed of a material that contains active and/or inert ingredient(s) which is intended to be placed in a cavity or depression within the body.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69016 Pad Pad Dosage Form A solid composed of a soft, non-adhesive and absorbent piece of fabric or other material.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42746 Parenteral Parenteral Dosage Form A substance intended for administration by injection.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42967 Paste Paste Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of a large proportion of solids and finely dispersed active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a fat-based vehicle.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60985 Pastille Pastille Dosage Form A solid or semi-solid composed of a lozenge, that contains active and/or inert ingredient(s) that dissolves when sucked in the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42968 Patch Patch Dosage Form A solid composed of an impermeable occlusive backing and a formulation matrix in which the active and/or inert ingredient(s) are dissolved or dispersed; possibly includes an adhesive layer.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69042 Pediatric Liquid Pediatric Liquid Dosage Form A solution or suspension intended for use in children.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64887 Pediatric Suppository Pediatric Suppository Dosage Form A suppository intended for administration to children.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42969 Pellet Pellet Dosage Form A solid composed of a small granular or compressed mass that contains highly purified active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42636 Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical Dosage Form The form in which active and/or inert ingredient(s) are physically presented.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C25394 Pill Pill Dosage Form A solid composed of a small, round object composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42970 Plaster Plaster Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of a soft, smooth mass with relatively thick consistency and strong adhesiveness that becomes solid when dry.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42736 Polymeric Microsphere Polymeric Microsphere Dosage Form Polymeric microspheres composed of biocompatible polymer that contains active and/or inert ingredient(s) designed for release at a controlled rate.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47913 Poultice Poultice Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of a soft, moist mass that is made by wetting an absorbent solid substance.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42972 Powder Powder Dosage Form A solid composed of a mixture of dry, finely divided active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42971 Powder Aerosol Powder Aerosol Dosage Form A powder composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) and packaged under pressure. Ingredients are released upon activation of an appropriate valve system.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42977 Powder for Injectable Extended Release Suspension Powder for Injectable Extended Release Suspension Dosage Form A powder intended for injection following reconstitution to form a suspension that is designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42974 Powder for Injectable Solution Powder for Injectable Solution Dosage Form A powder intended for injection following reconstitution to form a solution.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42976 Powder for Injectable Suspension Powder for Injectable Suspension Dosage Form A powder intended for injection following reconstitution to form a suspension.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69069 Powder for Injection Powder for Injection Dosage Form A powder intended for injection following reconstitution to form a solution or suspension.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64907 Powder for Oral Solution Powder for Oral Solution Dosage Form A powder that yields a solution intended for oral administration following reconstitution.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64908 Powder for Oral Suspension Powder for Oral Suspension Dosage Form A powder that yields a suspension intended for oral administration following reconstitution.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69070 Powder for Reconstitution Powder for Reconstitution Dosage Form A powder mixed with a liquid to form a solution or suspension before administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42973 Powder for Solution Powder for Solution Dosage Form A powder that yields a solution following reconstitution with an appropriate liquid.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42975 Powder for Suspension Powder for Suspension Dosage Form A powder that forms a suspension when reconstituted with a liquid solution.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91139 Powder Inhaler Powder Inhaler Dosage Form Powder intended for oral inhalation.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68983 Powder Like Non-Effervescent Granule Powder Like Non-Effervescent Granule Dosage Form A granule composed of a mixture of small (powder like), dry particles or grains, which does not have the ability to release gas upon contact with water.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91179 Prefilled Applicator Prefilled Applicator Dosage Form Active and/or inert ingredients in an applicator delivered as a single measured dose.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C97717 Pre-filled Pen Syringe Pen Pre-filled Pen Syringe A syringe that lacks a conventional plunger, resembles a writing pen, and is designed to dispense a pre-loaded dose of a drug. It may be designed to deliver a single dose or be designed for repeated use.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91180 Prefilled Syringe Prefilled Syringe Dosage Form A solution or suspension intended to be injected in a syringe, cartridge or pen.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68972 Pudding Pudding Dosage Form A semi-solid, having a relatively thick consistency, intended for oral administration to facilitate ease of swallowing.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68984 Reconstituted Oral Drop Reconstituted Oral Drop Dosage Form A substance that requires reconstitution with a suitable solvent and is intended for oral administration in a drop-wise fashion.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68985 Reconstituted Oral Solution Reconstituted Oral Solution Dosage Form A solution that requires reconstitution with a suitable solvent, and is intended for oral administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69046 Rectal Rectal Dosage Form A substance intended for administration in or around the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69045 Rectal Cream Rectal Cream Dosage Form A cream intended for administration in or around the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91181 Rectal Foam Rectal Foam Dosage Form A foam intended for administration to the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91182 Rectal Gel Rectal Gel Dosage Form A gel intended for administration to the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69047 Rectal Ointment Rectal Ointment Dosage Form An ointment intended for administration in or around the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91183 Rectal Powder Rectal Powder Dosage Form A powder intended for administration to the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91184 Rectal Spray Rectal Spray Dosage Form A spray intended for administration to the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68989 Rectal Suppository Rectal Suppository Dosage Form A suppository intended for administration within the rectum.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42978 Resin Gum Resin Gum Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of a mixture of gum and a plant based hydrocarbon.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60988 Ring Ring Dosage Form A solid composed active and/or inert ingredient(s) of in the shape of a hoop.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42979 Rinse Rinse Dosage Form A solution or suspension intended for irrigation purposes.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42980 Salve Salve Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of a thick, fat or wax-based ointment or cerate with a consistency somewhere between an ointment and a plaster.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C45244 Semisolid Semisolid Dosage Form A substance with properties of both a solid and a liquid in terms of viscosity and rigidity. Semi-solids include, but are not limited to, ointments, creams, pastes and gels.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42981 Shampoo Shampoo Dosage Form A solution or suspension composed of an anionic surfactant and intended for administration to the hair and/or scalp.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42982 Shampoo Suspension Shampoo Suspension Dosage Form A suspension composed of anionic surfactant and intended for administration to the hair and/or scalp.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C28276 Skin Patch Skin Patch Dosage Form A patch intended for administration to the skin.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42983 Soap Soap Dosage Form An anionic surfactant for cleansing.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64909 Soft Capsule Soft Capsule Dosage Form A capsule composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) covered with a soft outer shell, which is usually prepared from gelatin.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C45235 Solid Solid Dosage Form A substance having definite shape and volume manufactured for the administration of active and/or inert ingredient(s). Solids include tablets, capsules, powders, granules and certain suppositories.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42984 Soluble Film Soluble Film Dosage Form A film that will dissolve in a liquid solvent to form a solution.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42985 Soluble Tablet Soluble Tablet Dosage Form A tablet that will dissolve in a liquid solvent to form a solution.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42986 Solution Solution Dosage Form A clear, homogeneous liquid composed of one or more chemical substances dissolved in a solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69028 Solution for Reconstitution Solution for Reconstitution Dosage Form A solution intended for reconstitution before administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42987 Solution for Slush Solution for Slush Dosage Form A solution composed of an iced saline slurry with or without active and/or inert ingredient(s) intended to induce regional hypothermia from the point of administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47912 Sponge Sponge Dosage Form A solid composed of a porous, interlacing, absorbent, usually shape retaining material, such as cellulose wood fibers or plastic polymer form.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42989 Spray Spray Dosage Form A solution or suspension composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in oil or water, typically dispensed from an atomizer or nebulizer.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42990 Spray Suspension Spray Suspension Dosage Form A spray composed of a suspension that contains active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68946 Sprinkle Capsule Sprinkle Capsule Dosage Form A capsule composed active and/or inert ingredient(s) of as small pellet-like granules. The capsule is intended to be broken open, facilitating the scattering of the granules into soft foods, although it may also be swallowed whole.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42991 Stick Stick Dosage Form A solid composed active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a long, slender cylindrical shape.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47914 Strip Strip Dosage Form A solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a long narrow piece of material.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42751 Sublingual Tablet Sublingual Tablet Dosage Form A tablet intended for administration under the tongue.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42992 Sugar Coated Tablet Sugar Coated Tablet Dosage Form A tablet covered with sugar.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42993 Suppository Suppository Dosage Form A solid or semi-solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a wax, fat or a glycerin gelatin jelly and that is conical or oval in shape. It is intended to be inserted into a body orifice.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42994 Suspension Suspension Dosage Form Insoluble solid particles composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) that are dispersed in a liquid.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68986 Suspension 12 Hour Sustained Release Suspension 12 Hour Sustained Release Dosage Form A suspension designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a 12 hour time interval.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69027 Suspension for Reconstitution Suspension for Reconstitution Dosage Form A suspension mixed with a liquid to form a solution or suspension before administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42672 Sustained Release Sustained Release Dosage Form A dosage form designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a period of time.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69007 Sustained Release Buccal Tablet Sustained Release Buccal Tablet Dosage Form A tablet intended for administration between the cheek and gum of the oral cavity. The active and/or inert ingredient(s) are usually absorbed through the oral mucosa and designed to be released slowly over a period of time.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69043 Sustained Release Capsule Sustained Release Capsule Dosage Form A capsule designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a period of time.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69044 Sustained Release Oral Liquid Sustained Release Oral Liquid Dosage Form A solution or suspension intended for oral administration and designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a period of time.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69036 Sustained Release Parenteral Sustained Release Parenteral Dosage Form An injectable solution or suspension designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a period of time.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68947 Sustained Release Pellet Capsule Sustained Release Pellet Capsule Dosage Form A capsule composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) small, spherical structures that contain active and/or inert ingredient(s) encased within a shell. It is designed to release ingredients slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a period of time.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C78751 Sustained Release Tablet Sustained Release Tablet Dosage Form A tablet designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a period of time.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47889 Suture Suture Dosage Form A solid composed of fibrous strands of material that are used to bind wound edges together.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47898 Swab Swab Dosage Form A solid composed of a small piece of absorbent material attached to one end of a small stick.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42996 Syrup Syrup Dosage Form A solution or suspension composed of a viscid vehicle that contains a high concentration of sucrose or other sugars and active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42998 Tablet Tablet Dosage Form A solid composed of a mixture of that active and/or inert ingredient(s) are pressed or compacted together, usually in the form of a relatively flat and round, square or oval shape.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69004 Tablet 12 Hour Sustained Release Tablet 12 Hour Sustained Release Dosage Form A tablet designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a 12 hour time interval.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69003 Tablet 24 Hour Sustained Release Tablet 24 Hour Sustained Release Dosage Form A tablet designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a 24 hour time interval.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C60997 Tablet Coated Particle Tablet Coated Particle Dosage Form A tablet composed of a conglomerate of particles that contains active and/or inert ingredient(s) that have been individually covered with a coating.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C61004 Tablet for Solution Tablet for Solution Dosage Form A tablet that changes into a solution when added to a liquid solvent.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C61005 Tablet for Suspension Tablet for Suspension Dosage Form A tablet that changes into a suspension when added to a liquid solution.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69006 Tablet Particle Crystal Tablet Particle Crystal Dosage Form A tablet composed of small fragments of singular, repeating units of that are systematically arranged over an evenly spaced lattice.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42759 Tablet Triturate Tablet Triturate Dosage Form A compressed cylindrical tablet composed of medicated powder and dispersed with a mixture of lactose, powdered sucrose and a moistening agent.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47892 Tampon Tampon Dosage Form A solid composed of a plug made from absorbent material.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47897 Tape Tape Dosage Form A solid composed of narrow woven fabric or a narrow extruded synthetic material, usually with an adhesive on one or both sides.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C78749 Tar Tar Dosage Form A semi-solid that is oily and viscous and composed of a hydrocarbon based resin formed from the breakdown and distillation of organic substances.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69063 Throat Spray Throat Spray Dosage Form A spray intended for administration to the mucosa of the throat.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C43000 Tincture Tincture Dosage Form A solution composed of an alcoholic extract or solution of nonvolatile active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91186 Toothpaste Toothpaste Dosage Form A paste intended for administration to the teeth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C42747 Topical Topical Dosage Form A substance intended for administration to a body surface.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91187 Topical Cream Topical Cream Dosage Form A cream intended for administration to a body surface.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91188 Topical Foam Topical Foam Dosage Form A foam intended for administration to a body surface.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91189 Topical Gel Topical Gel Dosage Form A gel intended for administration to a body surface.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91190 Topical Lotion Topical Lotion Dosage Form A lotion intended for administration to a body surface.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91191 Topical Oil Topical Oil Dosage Form A oil intended for administration to a body surface.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91192 Topical Ointment Topical Ointment Dosage Form A ointment intended for administration to a body surface.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91193 Topical Powder Topical Powder Dosage Form A powder intended for administration to a body surface.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91178 Topical Powder Spray Topical Powder Spray Dosage Form A powder spray intended for administration to the skin.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64905 Topical Solution Topical Solution Dosage Form A solution intended for administration to a body surface.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91194 Topical Spray Topical Spray Dosage Form A spray intended for topical administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68998 Topical Suspension Topical Suspension Dosage Form A suspension intended for administration to a body surface.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C43001 Troche Troche Dosage Form A solid discoid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a suitably flavored base, that dissolves when sucked in the mouth.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C43002 Unassigned Unassigned Dosage Form An indication that the dosage form has yet to be assigned.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64902 Unmedicated Sponge Unmedicated Sponge Dosage Form A solid composed of a porous, interlacing, absorbent, usually shape retaining material that does not contain active ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C38046 Unspecified Unspecified Not stated explicitly or in detail.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69052 Urethral Urethral Dosage Form A substance intended for administration into the urethra.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91195 Urethral Gel Urethral Gel Dosage Form A gel intended for administration into the urethra.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69053 Urethral Suppository Urethral Suppository Dosage Form A suppository intended for administration within the urethra.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69048 Vaginal Vaginal Dosage Form A substance intended for administration in or around the vagina.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69050 Vaginal Cream Vaginal Cream Dosage Form A cream intended for administration in or around the vagina.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C47890 Vaginal Diaphragm Vaginal Diaphragm Dosage Form A dome-shaped insert with a springy, flexible rim intended to be inserted into the vagina and positioned behind the pelvic bone to completely cover the cervix.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69051 Vaginal Foam Vaginal Foam Dosage Form A foam composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), intended for administration in or around the vagina.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91197 Vaginal Gel Vaginal Gel Dosage Form A gel composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), intended for administration in or around the vagina.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69054 Vaginal Ointment Vaginal Ointment Dosage Form An ointment intended for administration in or around the vagina.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91198 Vaginal Powder Vaginal Powder Dosage Form A powder composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), intended for administration in or around the vagina.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91199 Vaginal Ring Vaginal Ring Dosage Form A ring composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), intended for administration in or around the vagina.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C91200 Vaginal Spray Vaginal Spray Dosage Form A spray composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), intended for administration in or around the vagina.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C68990 Vaginal Suppository Vaginal Suppository Dosage Form A suppository intended for administration within the vagina.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C69049 Vaginal Tablet Vaginal Tablet Dosage Form A tablet intended for vaginal administration.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C43003 Wafer Wafer Dosage Form A solid composed of a thin slice of material that contain active and/or inert ingredient(s).
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64903 Wash Wash Dosage Form A solution or suspension composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) and intended for administration as an irrigant and cleanser.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C78750 Wax Wax Dosage Form A semi-solid composed of lipids made up of hydrocarbons or esters of fatty acids; active and/or inert ingredient(s) are commonly suspended within the wax matrix layer.
C89508 NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology C64910 Wound Stick Wound Stick Dosage Form A relatively long and often cylindrical solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) intended for wound application.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C70518 Attocurie Attocurie A unit of radioactivity defined as 3.7E-8 atomic disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second or one quintillionth of curie (10E-18 curie).
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C42562 Becquerel Becquerel A SI derived unit of activity of a radionuclide, equal to one nuclear disintegration or other nuclear transition from a particular energy state occurring in an amount of a radionuclide during one second-long time interval.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C70515 Centicurie Centicurie A unit of radioactivity defined as 3.7 E8 atomic disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second. One centicurie is equal to 0.37 gigabecquerel.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48466 Curie Curie A unit of radioactivity in the CGS system, defined as 3.7 E10 atomic disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second. One curie is equal to 37 gigabecquerels.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C25301 Day Day The time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis; ordinarily divided into twenty-four hours, equal to 86 400 seconds. This also refers to a specific day.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C70514 Decicurie Decicurie A unit of radioactivity defined as 3.7 E9 atomic disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second. One decicurie is equal to 3.7 gigabecquerels.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C70517 Femtocurie Femtocurie A unit of radioactivity defined as 3.7E-5 atomic disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second or one quadrillionth of curie (10E-15 curie).
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C70513 Gigabecquerel Gigabecquerel A unit of radioactivity equal to 10E9 nuclear disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second, or to 10E9 becquerels.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48155 Gram Gram The metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. One gram equals approximately 15.432 grains or 0.035 273 966 ounce.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48579 International Unit Unit International Unit The unitage assigned by the WHO to International Biological Standards - substances, classed as biological according to the criteria provided by WHO Expert Committee on Biological Standardization (e.g. hormones, enzymes, and vaccines), to enable the results of biological and immunological assay procedures to be expressed in the same way throughout the world. The definition of an international unit is generally arbitrary and technical, and has to be officially approved by the International Conference for Unification of Formulae.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C70511 Kilobecquerel Kilobecquerel A unit of radioactivity equal to 10E3 nuclear disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second, or to 10E3 becquerels.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C28252 Kilogram Kilogram A basic SI unit of mass. It is defined as the mass of an international prototype in the form of a platinum-iridium cylinder kept at Sevres in France. A kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams and 2.204 622 6 pounds.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48505 Liter Liter The non-SI unit of volume accepted for use with the SI. One liter is equal to cubic decimeter, or one thousandth of cubic meter, or 1000 cubic centimeters, or approximately 61.023 744 cubic inches.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C70512 Megabecquerel Megabecquerel A unit of radioactivity equal to 10E6 nuclear disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second, or to 10E6 becquerels.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C42576 mg/ml Kilogram per Cubic Meter Kilogram per Cubic Meter A SI derived unit of mass concentration defined as the concentration of one kilogram of a substance per unit volume of the mixture equal to one cubic meter, or the concentration of one milligram of a substance per unit volume of the mixture equal to one milliliter, or one gram of a substance per one liter of the mixture. It is also a unit of mass density (volumic mass) defined as the density of substance which mass equal to one milligram occupies the volume one milliliter.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48507 Microcurie Microcurie A unit of radioactivity equal to one millionth of a curie or 37 kilobecquerels, and corresponding to a radioactivity of 37 000 atomic disintegrations per second.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48152 Microgram Microgram A metric unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram or one thousandth of a milligram.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C71205 Microgram per Day Microgram per Day A unit of mass flow rate equivalent to the rate at which one millionth of a gram of matter crosses a given surface or is delivered to a given object or space over a period of time equal to twenty four hours. Microgram per 24 hours is also a dose administration rate unit equal to the rate at which one millionth of a gram of a product is administered per unit of time equal to twenty four hours.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C91132 Microgram per Fifteen Milliliters Microgram per Fifteen Milliliters The quantity of micrograms in a volume of fifteen milliliters of a substance.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C67394 Microgram per Hour Microgram per Hour A unit of mass flow rate equivalent to the rate at which one millionth of a gram of matter crosses a given surface or is delivered to a given object or space over a period of time equal to one hour.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C64572 Microgram per Milliliter Microgram per Milliliter A metric unit of mass concentration defined as the concentration of one gram of a substance per unit volume of the mixture equal to one cubic meter. The concept also refers to the metric unit of mass density (volumic mass) defined as the density of a substance which mass equal to one gram occupies the volume of one cubic meter.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C91135 Microgram per Three Days Microgram per Three Days The quantity of micrograms prescribed or delivered in three days.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48511 Millicurie Millicurie A unit of radioactivity equal to one thousandth of a curie or 37 megabecquerels, and corresponding to a radioactivity of 37 millions of atomic disintegrations per second.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48512 Milliequivalent mEq Milliequivalent A unit of relative amount of a substance equal to one thousandth of an equivalent weight.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C28253 Milligram Milligram A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram or 1000 micrograms. One milligram equals approximately 0.015 432 grain or 35.274 x 10E-6 ounce.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C91131 Milligram per Five Milliliters Milligram per Five Milliliters The quantity of milligrams in a volume of five milliliters of a substance.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C28254 Milliliter Milliliter A unit of volume equal to one millionth (10E-6) of a cubic meter, one thousandth of a liter, one cubic centimeter, or 0.061023 7 cubic inch. A cubic centimeter is the CGS unit of volume.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C48513 Millimole Millimole A unit of amount of substance equal to 0.001 mole.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C67310 Million Units Million Units A quantity equivalent to one million units (10E6 units).
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C67352 Nanocurie Nanocurie A unit of radioactivity equal to one billionth of a curie or 37 becquerels, and corresponding to radioactivity of 37 atomic disintegrations per second.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C25613 Percentage Percentage A fraction or ratio with 100 understood as the denominator.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C70516 Picocurie Picocurie A unit of radioactivity defined as 0.037 atomic disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second or one trillionth of curie (10E-12 curie). One picocurie is equal to 37 millibecquerels.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C44278 Unit Unit A single undivided thing occurring in the composition of something else.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C38046 Unspecified Unspecified Not stated explicitly or in detail.
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C70520 Yoctocurie Yoctocurie A unit of radioactivity defined as 3.7E-14 atomic disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second or one septillionth of curie (10E-24 curie).
C89509 NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology C70519 Zeptocurie Zeptocurie A unit of radioactivity defined as 3.7E-11 atomic disintegrations or other nuclear transformations per second or one sextillionth of curie (10E-21 curie).