QD (Daily — Do Not Use)
QD has historically meant daily, but The Joint Commission lists QD and q.d. as prohibited abbreviations because they can be misread; write “daily” instead.
Definition
QD has historically meant daily, but The Joint Commission lists QD and q.d. as prohibited abbreviations because they can be misread; write “daily” instead.
Why it matters
Using the full word “daily” reduces the risk of a medication-frequency error.
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