What is a perc in medicine?: Decoding Slang vs. Clinical Acronyms
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Percocet is a brand-name opioid combination drug that was the 93rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States in 2023, with over 7 million prescriptions. The term 'perc' in medicine can refer to this prescription painkiller, though it is a slang term; a medical professional will also recognize the acronym 'PERC' for Pulmonary Embolism Rule-out Criteria.
