| Abbreviation
| Meaning
|
| Δ |
Change |
| ac |
Before meals |
| ASAP |
As soon as possible |
| ATC |
Around the clock |
| BS, FBG |
Blood sugar, fasting blood glucose |
| c or c ̅ |
With |
| max |
Maximum |
| min |
Minutes or minimum (depends on context) |
| MR |
May repeat |
| NR |
No refills |
| NTE |
Not to exceed |
| OTC |
Over-the-counter |
| pc |
After meals |
| prn |
As needed, if needed, when needed; use “as need for” if an indication is present |
| s or s ̅ |
Without; lay individuals use the abbreviation w/o |
| stat |
Immediately |
| ut dict or ud |
as directed |
| WA |
While awake |
| x or X |
Times |
| x1 |
One time |
| x2 |
Two times |
| x3 |
Three times or up to three |