Reading Prescription Abbreviations and Acronyms

1. NBM
   Nothing By Mouth
2. NDRI
   Norepinephrine-Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor
3. NG
   Naso Gastric
4. NMT
   Not More Than
5. NNR
   New and Nonofficial Remedies
6. NOCT
   nocte - at night
7. NPO
   Nothing By Mouth
8. NR
   not refillable
9. NS
   normal saline (0.9%)
10. NSAID
    Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
11. NTE
    Not To Exceed
12. OAD
    Once a Day
13. OCP
    Oral Contraceptive Pills
14. OCPS
    Oral Contraceptive Pills
15. OD
    Once a Day
16. OD
    Once Per Day
17. OD
    Once Daily
18. OD
    eye doctor
19. ODB
    Ontario Drug Benefit
20. OINT
    Ointment

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