NCPDP Strength Unit of Measure Terminology

**Semantic type:** Intellectual Product

**Definition:** A terminology subset for NCPDP that describes a dosage form strength (e.g., 250 mg, 250 MG/5ML) a delivery rate (e.g., 12 mcg/hr), a dosage form concentration (e.g., 0.05 %, 1 %), the dosage released from a single delivery device actuation (e.g., 90 mcg [implied as per inhalation], 5 grams), the days supply or quantity in a package (e.g., 28 day, 60 grams).

**Synonyms:** - NCPDP StrengthUnitOfMeasure Terminology