What is the medical term for 4x a day? Understanding Q.I.D. and Other Prescription Abbreviations
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In the United States, approximately 50% of medications for chronic diseases are not taken as prescribed [1.4.1, 1.4.4]. A common point of confusion is the Latin-based shorthand on prescription labels. So, **what is the medical term for 4x a day?** It is **Q.I.D.** [1.2.1, 1.2.2]