Quantity Dispensed

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 

Comments

The values for this field are highly variable and depend on the form of the drug that was dispensed (e.g., liquids or tablets).