Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License Practice Test

In a prescription, what does TID stand for?

1. Once daily

2. Twice daily

3. Three times daily

4. As needed

The correct answer is: Three times daily

TID stands for "ter in die," which is Latin for "three times a day." This abbreviation is commonly used in prescriptions to indicate that a medication should be taken three times throughout the day. Understanding these terms is essential for pharmacy technicians in accurately interpreting prescriptions and ensuring that patients receive their medications as directed. The other options represent different dosing schedules. "Once daily" indicates that a medication should be taken one time each day, while "twice daily" specifies that it should be taken two times in a day. "As needed" is used to describe medications that should be taken only when necessary, rather than on a fixed schedule. These distinctions are important for proper patient education and medication management.