What does disp. mean?

What does disp. mean?

• A. Dose
• B. Dispense
• C. Discontinue
• D. Dispensing

Answer: (B)

Disp. is a shorthand used in medical and veterinary contexts to indicate the action of providing medication to a patient. It stands for dispense—the act of preparing and handing over the prescribed medication. This is different from dose (the amount given per administration) and discontinue (to stop treatment). While dispensing relates to the process, the common usage of disp. on orders or labels is to instruct the clinician or pharmacist to dispense the medication.

Disp. is a shorthand used in medical and veterinary contexts to indicate the action of providing medication to a patient. It stands for dispense—the act of preparing and handing over the prescribed medication. This is different from dose (the amount given per administration) and discontinue (to stop treatment). While dispensing relates to the process, the common usage of disp. on orders or labels is to instruct the clinician or pharmacist to dispense the medication.