RxNorm Semantic Concepts Index - 61

What is RxNorm?

RxNorm is a system developed and maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM). RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs. RxNorm is also a tool that supports interoperability between different drug terminologies and other naming systems.

The following table is a complete listing of RxNorm concepts whose unique RxCUI identifier starts with "61".

RxCUINameTerm TypeTerm Type DescriptionIs Prescribable?
RxCUI: 61Beta alanineDesignated preferred name (PT) YES
RxCUI: 61Beta alanineFull form of descriptor (FN) YES
RxCUI: 61Beta alanineIngredient (IN)A compound or moiety that gives the drug its distinctive clinical properties. Ingredients generally use the United States Adopted Name (USAN). YES