Duration~
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- Duration
- The length of time a medication should be given. A numeric value is usually entered followed by one of the following: M = Minutes H = Hours D = Days W = Weeks L = Months
Source: Pharmacy Benefits Management V. 4.0 User Manual
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- Duration
- The length of time between the Start Date/Time and Stop Date/Time for an Inpatient Medications order. The default duration for the order can be specified by an ordering clinician in CPRS by using the Complex Dose tab in the Inpatient Medications ordering dialog.
Source: Inpatient Medications V. 5.0 Nurse’s User Manual
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