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VA Generic Name
A name given to an item (drug, supply, etc.) in pharmacy files. It is this name which is matched with the entry in the GENERIC NAME field (#.01) of the local DRUG file.


Source: Pharmacy Benefits Management V. 4.0 User Manual


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VA Generic Name
A name given to an item (drug, supply, etc. in the VA GENERIC file (#50.6)). It is this name which is matched with the entry in the GENERIC NAME (local generic name) field (#.01) of the local DRUG file (#50). This name does not contain strength, unit, or dosage form.


Source: Pharm: National Drug File V. 4.0 Technical Manual


This is a Glossary term from the VistA Documentation Library