Compound Code

SAS Name
CMPND_CD

This field indicates whether or not the dispensed drug was compounded or mixed.

Some prescribed drugs must be compounded to obtain the prescribed ingredients in the dosage and form that is necessary. When this occurs, the value of this variable should be 2.

Source: PDE

Code Code value
0 Not specified (missing values are also possible)
1 Not a compound
2 Compound