STAT medication definition

STAT medication means any medication, excluding controlled substances, ordered and added to the drug regimen of a newly admitted patient or an existing patient that is not available from the Managing Pharmacy in sufficient time to prevent risk of harm to the patient that might result from a delay in obtaining such drug.
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Examples of STAT medication in a sentence

  • The Provider shall deliver all STAT medication delivery orders within four (4) hours of the order being generated.

Related to STAT medication

  • Prescription medication means any medication that requires a physician prescription before it may be obtained from a pharmacist.

  • Nonprescription medication means a drug or medication authorized pursuant to federal or state law for general distribution and use without a prescription in the treatment of human disease, ailments, or injuries.

  • Medication means any drug, chemical, compound, suspension, or preparation in suitable form for use as a curative or remedial substance taken either internally or externally by any person.

  • Psychotropic medication means medication the prescribed intent of which is to affect or alter thought processes, mood, or behavior including but not limited to anti-psychotic, antidepressant, anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), and behavior medications. The classification of a medication depends upon its stated, intended effect when prescribed.

  • Medical cannabis card means the same as that term is defined in Section 26-61a-102.