NameDescriptionTypeAdditional information
SigFrequencyId Internally assigned numeric identifier for the SIG frequency. integer

Required

SNOMEDCT If available, the international SNOMED code associated to the SIG frequency. string

None.

QualifierFrequencyText Textual description of the frequency. string

Required

LabelSig If available, Latin; used as a ‘shorthand (e.g., “Q 7 d”). string

Required

AlternateSig If available, Latin; alternative SIG that is acceptable in some places (e.g. “Qpm” = every nocturnal). string

None.

DosesPerDay If available, the numeric value for the number of doses referenced in the QualifierFrequencyText field; refers to a daily amount. DosesPerDay are always expressed as the maximum doses represented when a range value exists. Helps the physician explain the quantity to write the prescription for and how it is to be taken. decimal number

Required