Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD Medically reviewed by David Snyder, PharmD Prescription abbreviations like qd, hs, or bid can sometimes be found on your medication labels. These abbreviations are ...

It identifies prescription and over-the-counter (OTC ... numbers, marks, or symbols. It might include words, the drugmaker’s name, or other details. Once a drugmaker submits a pill’s imprint ...