Dumfries & Galloway Health Board
Prescribing Support Team

Glossary


A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

DDDs Daily Defined Doses

A WHO statistical measure used to standardise the comparative usage of various drugs between themselves or between different healthcare environments.This unit which is analogous to one day's worth.

DH

Department of Health

Drug Tariff

Outlines rules to be followed when dispensing, the fees and allowances and what will be reimbursed for supplying drugs and appliances against an NHS prescription form.