Pharmacy
ASA medical abbreviation
ASA means "aspirin".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for ASA), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What ASA means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| aspirin | None | Prescriptions, Pharmacy |
Example
Sample shelf tag: "ASA" on a store-brand box.
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Questions
What does ASA mean in medical terms?
ASA means "aspirin".
Where is ASA used?
ASA shows up in prescriptions and pharmacy. Its category here is pharmacy.
Is ASA on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. ASA is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.