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Variable: CMPND_CD

Compound Code

Description

This field indicates whether or not the dispensed drug was compounded or mixed. Some prescribed drugs must be compounded to obtain the prescribed ingredients in the dosage and form that is necessary. When this occurs, the value of this variable should be 2.

Comment

n/a

Values

This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.

Values for
Value Description
0 Not specified (missing values are also possible)
1 Not a compound
2 Compound

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: CMPND_CD
  • Long Name: CMPND_CD
  • Type: NUM
  • Length: 2
  • Source: PDE
  • Value Format:

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