Medication Dosage Repeats
Definition
The number of times to repeat the dosage
Data element maturity
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Data Element Guidance
This data element is distinct from Medication Repeats (i.e., refills) and may be derived using the medication’s dose and prescription duration. For example, a medication prescribed as “take 2 tablets twice per day for 7 days” has 14 dosage repeats.
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Medication Dosage Repeats. Accessed November 02, 2026.
