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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
QTY_DSPNSD_NUM
This field indicates the number of units, grams, mililiters, or other quantity dispensed in the current drug event.
If the PDE was for a compounded item, the quantity dispensed is the total of all ingredients. If the PDE was for a partial fill, the quantity dispensed is the total amount prescribed, not the portion covered by the partial fill.
Source: PDE
The values for this field are highly variable and depend on the form of the drug that was dispensed (e.g., liquids or tablets).