Pharmacy
APAP medical abbreviation
APAP means "acetaminophen".
On the ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations. ISMP suggests: Write the full drug name.
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for APAP), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What APAP means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| acetaminophen | None | Prescriptions, Pharmacy |
Example
Sample shelf tag: "APAP" on a store-brand pain reliever box.
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What does APAP mean in medical terms?
APAP means "acetaminophen".
Where is APAP used?
APAP shows up in prescriptions and pharmacy. Its category here is pharmacy.
Is APAP on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No, but ISMP lists APAP as an error-prone abbreviation. ISMP's suggested practice: Write the full drug name.