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What does p mean in a prescription?

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 9/6/2023

"p" means after, for example NPO p midnight which means, nothing by mouth (NPO) after (p) midnight.

The p usually has a slash over it. On an Rx it might say, "Take p eating (meals)."

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