Requested Give Code

Definition: identifier of the medical substance ordered to be given to the patient; it is equivalent to OBR-4-universal service ID code in function. The request-to-dispense fields, which define the type and amount of what is to be issued to the patient (see RXO-10 requested dispense code, RXO-11-requested dispense amount, and RXO-12-requested dispense units) do not necessarily correlate with the instructions of what amount is to be "given" or administered with each dose, and may or may not be specified with the order. For example, the "give" part of the order may convey the field-representation of give 15 mg of librium every 6 hours, while the request to dispense part of the order may convey issue 30 tablets of 10 MG generic equivalent for this outpatient prescription. When the give code does not include the dosage form, use RXO-5-requested dosage form.