Pharmacy
OPV medical abbreviation
OPV means "oral poliovirus vaccine".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (4 in all for OPV), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What OPV means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| oral poliovirus vaccine | None | Prescriptions, Pharmacy |
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What does OPV mean in medical terms?
OPV means "oral poliovirus vaccine".
Where is OPV used?
OPV shows up in prescriptions and pharmacy. Its category here is pharmacy.
Is OPV on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. OPV is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.