before we dive into the intricacies of Sig codes and routes of administration let's first understand why they are vital in the realm of the pharmacy Sig codes and roots of administration serve as the backbone of safe and effective medication Management in the pharmacy setting Sig codes are abbreviated directions in prescriptions that specify how medications should be taken by comprehending Sig codes pharmacy technicians ensure that patients receive medication exactly as prescribed by their healthare providers similarly knowledge of roots of administration guarantees that medications are administered safely and efficiently they denote how medications are introduced into the body for example AC stands for before meals indicating that the medication should be taken prior to eating qid short for four times daily instructs the patient to take the medication four times within a 24-hour per period ASAP meaning as soon as possible this sig code suggests urgent administration of the medication TI stands for three times daily indicating the medication should be taken three times throughout the day there is a more extensive list of Sig codes in the classroom for this lesson let's have a look at some routes of administration po this abbreviation indicates by mouth meaning the medication should be taken orally I am stands for intramuscular suggesting the medication should be injected into the muscle PR short for rectly indicating the medication should be administered via the rectum IV denotes intravenous meaning the medication is administered directly into the vein keep practicing these codes in the classroom now let's apply what we've learned so far can you identify the Sig codes and routes of administration on this prescription label on this prescription there is po indicating to take the medication by mouth or orally and B meaning that it needs to be taken twice per day as you continue your journey in the pharmacy tech program we will continue practicing Sig codes and routes of administration they are the foundation of safe medication management ensuring patients receive the right medications in the right way at the right time