Variable: RX_ORGN_CD
Prescription Origination Code
Description
This variable indicates whether the prescription was transmitted as an electronic prescription, by phone, by fax, or as a written paper copy.
Comment
This variable was new in 2010.
Values
This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Null | Unknown |
| 0 | Not specified |
| 1 | Written |
| 2 | Telephone |
| 3 | Electronic |
| 4 | Facsimile |
| 5 | Pharmacy |
Other Info
Some additional information on this variable:
- Short Name: RX_ORGN_CD
- Long Name: RX_ORGN_CD
- Type: CHAR
- Length: 1
- Source: PDE
- Value Format: