| A.d. | As directed | otc | Over the counter (bought medication) |
| b.d/b.i.d. | Twice a day | P | Pharmacy (drug) |
| GSL | General sales list | POM | Prescription only medicine |
| Gutt/g | Guttae (drops) | p.r.n. | When required |
| Meds | Medications | q.d.s./q.i.d. | Four times a day |
| Nocte | At night | Rx | Prescription |
| Occ | Ointment | t.d.s./t.i.d. | Three times a day |
| o.d | Once a day | ||