Disp

Medical abbreviation · Prescription

Disp
Stands forDispense
CategoriesMedical

Disp stands for Dispense, a prescription abbreviation.

Prescription field stating the total quantity the pharmacist should hand over, such as a number of tablets, a volume or a number of inhalers. Together with the sig, it determines the days' supply billed to insurance.

Example: Disp: #90 (ninety) tablets, 3 refills.

Usage notes

Often followed by "#" (number) and, for controlled substances, by the quantity also written in words to prevent alteration ("#30 (thirty)"). State laws and DEA guidance encourage writing quantities both ways on paper prescriptions for Schedule II drugs.

More prescription abbreviations

  • BIW – Twice a week
  • BT – Bedtime
  • cc – Cubic centimeter
  • c̄ – Cum (with)
  • D/C – Discontinue
  • DAW – Dispense as written
  • dtd – Dentur tales doses (give such doses)
  • EPCS – Electronic prescribing of controlled substances
  • eRx – Electronic prescription
  • gr – Grain
  • gtt/min – Drops per minute
  • HS – Hora somni (at bedtime)

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