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NKDA medical abbreviation
NKDA means "no known drug allergies".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for NKDA), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What NKDA means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| no known drug allergies | None | Charting |
Example
Sample intake note: "Allergies: NKDA."
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What does NKDA mean in medical terms?
NKDA means "no known drug allergies".
Where is NKDA used?
NKDA shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is NKDA on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. NKDA is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.