Additive~
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- Additive
- A drug added in small amounts to an IV solution to improve, strengthen, or otherwise alter it for parenteral administration.
Source: BCMA V. 3.0 GUI User Manual
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- Additive
- A drug that is added to an IV solution for the purpose of parenteral administration. An additive can be an electrolyte, a vitamin or other nutrient, or an antibiotic, but only electrolyte—or multivitamin-type additives can be entered as IV fluid additives in CPRS.
Source: Pharmacy Benefits Management V. 4.0 User Manual
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