A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C25158	Capsule		Capsule Dosage Form	A solid contained within either a hard or soft soluble shell, usually prepared from gelatin.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C28944	Cream		Cream Dosage Form	A semi-solid composed of an emulsion of lipids, hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols in water.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C29167	Lotion		Lotion Dosage Form	A semi-solid composed of an oil in water emulsion, with lower viscosity than cream or gel.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C29269	Mouthwash		Mouthwash Dosage Form	A solution or suspension intended for oral administration, for its deodorizing or antiseptic effects in the oral cavity. Usually, the mouthwash is swished around the mouth and expelled.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C38046	Unspecified		Unspecified	Not stated explicitly or in detail.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42759	Tablet Triturate		Tablet Triturate Dosage Form	A compressed cylindrical tablet composed of medicated powder and dispersed with a mixture of lactose, powdered sucrose and a moistening agent.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42893	Chewable Tablet		Chewable Tablet Dosage Form	A tablet that must be chewed to release the active and/or inert ingredient(s).
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42912	Elixir		Elixir Dosage Form	A solution composed of a clear, sweetened hydroalcoholic liquid in which active and/or inert ingredient(s) are dissolved.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42913	Emulsion		Emulsion Dosage Form	A semi-solid composed of at least two immiscible liquids, one of which is dispersed as droplets within the other liquid, and stabilized with one or more emulsifying agents.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42915	Enema		Enema Dosage Form	A solution or suspension intended for administration into the rectum.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42932	Film		Film Dosage Form	A thin layer of water soluble or insoluble polymer intended to coat the site of administration.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42934	Gel		Gel Dosage Form	A semi-solid composed of a solid, three dimensional, cross linked matrix of polymers within a liquid, yielding a jelly-like material unable to flow at steady state.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42943	Implantable Pellet		Implantable Pellet Dosage Form	A pellet intended for insertion securely within the body.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42945	Injectable Solution		Injectable Solution Dosage Form	A solution intended for injection.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42946	Injectable		Injectable Dosage Form	A substance intended for injection.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42947	Irrigant		Irrigant Dosage Form	A solution or suspension used to bathe or flush open wounds or body cavities.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42952	Lipstick		Lipstick Dosage Form	A solid or semi-solid with a waxy consistency in the shape of a stick and intended for use on the lips.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42953	Liquid		Liquid Dosage Form	A substance in the fluid state of matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42955	Lozenge		Lozenge Dosage Form	A solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), sweeteners, other flavorings and mucilage, intended for oral administration.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42957	Lyophilized Powder for Injectable Solution		Lyophilized Powder for Injectable Solution Dosage Form	A freeze dried powder intended for injection following reconstitution with a suitable solvent to form a solution.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42965	Oil		Oil Dosage Form	A solution or suspension that is hydrophobic, soluble in organic solvents, and liquid at ambient temperature.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42966	Ointment		Ointment Dosage Form	A semi-solid, viscous in texture, that may be composed of a variety of bases including hydrocarbons, emulsifiers or vegetable oils, and mixed with active and/or inert ingredient(s).
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42967	Paste		Paste Dosage Form	A semi-solid composed of a large proportion of solids and finely dispersed active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a fat-based vehicle.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42969	Pellet		Pellet Dosage Form	A solid composed of a small granular or compressed mass that contains highly purified active and/or inert ingredient(s).
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42970	Plaster		Plaster Dosage Form	A semi-solid composed of a soft, smooth mass with relatively thick consistency and strong adhesiveness that becomes solid when dry.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42972	Powder		Powder Dosage Form	A solid composed of a mixture of dry, finely divided active and/or inert ingredient(s).
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42981	Shampoo		Shampoo Dosage Form	A solution or suspension composed of an anionic surfactant and intended for administration to the hair and/or scalp.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42986	Solution		Solution Dosage Form	A clear, homogeneous liquid composed of one or more chemical substances dissolved in a solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42989	Spray		Spray Dosage Form	A solution or suspension composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in oil or water, typically dispensed from an atomizer or nebulizer.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42993	Suppository		Suppository Dosage Form	A solid or semi-solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a wax, fat or a glycerin gelatin jelly and that is conical or oval in shape. It is intended to be inserted into a body orifice.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42994	Suspension		Suspension Dosage Form	Insoluble solid particles composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) that are dispersed in a liquid.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42996	Syrup		Syrup Dosage Form	A solution or suspension composed of a viscid vehicle that contains a high concentration of sucrose or other sugars and active and/or inert ingredient(s).
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C42998	Tablet		Tablet Dosage Form	A solid composed of a mixture of that active and/or inert ingredient(s) are pressed or compacted together, usually in the form of a relatively flat and round, square or oval shape.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C43000	Tincture		Tincture Dosage Form	A solution composed of an alcoholic extract or solution of nonvolatile active and/or inert ingredient(s).
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C43001	Troche		Troche Dosage Form	A solid discoid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a suitably flavored base, that dissolves when sucked in the mouth.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C47914	Strip		Strip Dosage Form	A solid composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a long narrow piece of material.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C60931	Liposomal Injection		Liposomal Injection Dosage Form	A substance composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) encapsulated in liposomes and intended for injection.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C64898	Foam		Foam Dosage Form	An aerated solution or suspension.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C64903	Wash		Wash Dosage Form	A solution or suspension composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) and intended for administration as an irrigant and cleanser.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C68965	Intravenous Solution		Intravenous Solution Dosage Form	A solution composed of a homogenous liquid that contains active and/or inert ingredient(s) dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C69016	Pad		Pad Dosage Form	A soft, non-adhesive and absorbent piece of fabric or other material.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C69043	Sustained Release Capsule		Sustained Release Capsule Dosage Form	A capsule designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) slowly so as to achieve a constant circulating concentration of the ingredient over a period of time.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C69068	Lollipop		Lollipop Dosage Form	A solid composed of a sugared, medicated candy mounted to a stick, which can be held while sucking or chewing on the candy.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C69071	Disintegrating Tablet		Disintegrating Tablet Dosage Form	A tablet that dissolves or melts quickly (usually within a matter of seconds) when it comes into contact with a liquid.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C91157	Nasal Spray		Nasal Spray Dosage Form	A spray intended for administration to the mucosa of the nose.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C91163	Ophthalmic Solution		Ophthalmic Solution Dosage Form	A solution intended for administration in or around the eye.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C91164	Ophthalmic Suspension		Ophthalmic Suspension Dosage Form	A suspension intended for administration in or around the eye.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C91177	Otic Suspension		Otic Suspension Dosage Form	A suspension intended for administration either on the outer ear or into the auditory canal.
A	C223540	NCPDP Compound Dosage Form Terminology	C91195	Urethral Gel		Urethral Gel Dosage Form	A gel intended for administration into the urethra.
C	C121847	NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C28253	Milligram		Milligram	A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram or 1000 micrograms. One milligram equals approximately 0.015432 grain or 35.274 x 10E-6 ounce.
C	C121847	NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C28254	Milliliter		Milliliter	A unit of volume equal to one millionth (10E-6) of a cubic meter, one thousandth of a liter, one cubic centimeter, or 0.0610237 cubic inch. A cubic centimeter is the CGS unit of volume.
C	C121847	NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C48155	Gram		Gram	The metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. One gram equals approximately 15.432 grains or 0.035273966 ounce.
C	C121847	NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C48494	Fluid Ounce		Fluid Ounce US	A traditional unit of liquid volume equal in the US customary system to 1/16 pint, or 1.804687 cubic inches or 29.573531 milliliters.
C	C121847	NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C48505	Liter		Liter	The non-SI unit of volume accepted for use with the SI. One liter is equal to cubic decimeter, or one thousandth of cubic meter, or 1000 cubic centimeters, or approximately 61.023744 cubic inches.
C	C121847	NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C48519	Ounce		Ounce	The traditional unit of mass. The avoirdupois ounce is equal to 1/16 pound, or 28.3495 grams, or 0.911457 troy ounce.
C	C121847	NCPDP DoseUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C48580	Gallon		Gallon US	The US unit of liquid volume legally defined as 3785.411784 milliliters (3.785411784 liters), or 231 cubic inches. The US gallon holds 4 liquid quarts; the gallon of water gallon weighs approximately 8.33 pounds.
C	C89508	NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology	C68957	Medicated Pad		Medicated Pad Dosage Form	A soft, non-adhesive and absorbent piece of fabric or other material containing active and/or inert ingredient(s) in a wet or dry form.
C	C89508	NCPDP StrengthForm Terminology	C69016	Pad		Pad Dosage Form	A soft, non-adhesive and absorbent piece of fabric or other material.
C	C89509	NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C25301	Day		Day	The time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis; ordinarily divided into twenty-four hours, equal to 86400 seconds. This also refers to a specific day.
C	C89509	NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C28252	Kilogram		Kilogram	A basic SI unit of mass. It is defined as the mass of an international prototype in the form of a platinum-iridium cylinder kept at Sevres in France. A kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams and 2.2046226 pounds.
C	C89509	NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C28253	Milligram		Milligram	A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram or 1000 micrograms. One milligram equals approximately 0.015432 grain or 35.274 x 10E-6 ounce.
C	C89509	NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C28254	Milliliter		Milliliter	A unit of volume equal to one millionth (10E-6) of a cubic meter, one thousandth of a liter, one cubic centimeter, or 0.0610237 cubic inch. A cubic centimeter is the CGS unit of volume.
C	C89509	NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C48155	Gram		Gram	The metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. One gram equals approximately 15.432 grains or 0.035273966 ounce.
C	C89509	NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C48505	Liter		Liter	The non-SI unit of volume accepted for use with the SI. One liter is equal to cubic decimeter, or one thousandth of cubic meter, or 1000 cubic centimeters, or approximately 61.023744 cubic inches.
C	C89509	NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C48507	Microcurie		Microcurie	A unit of radioactivity equal to one millionth of a curie or 37 kilobecquerels, and corresponding to a radioactivity of 37,000 atomic disintegrations per second.
C	C89510	NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C28253	Milligram		Milligram	A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram or 1000 micrograms. One milligram equals approximately 0.015432 grain or 35.274 x 10E-6 ounce.
C	C89510	NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C28254	Milliliter		Milliliter	A unit of volume equal to one millionth (10E-6) of a cubic meter, one thousandth of a liter, one cubic centimeter, or 0.0610237 cubic inch. A cubic centimeter is the CGS unit of volume.
C	C89510	NCPDP QuantityUnitOfMeasure Terminology	C48155	Gram		Gram	The metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. One gram equals approximately 15.432 grains or 0.035273966 ounce.