What Does DPI Mean in Medical Terms?

DPI stands for dry powder inhaler. Inhaler delivering medicine as a dry powder.

Where you will see DPI

You will most often see DPI in respiratory and ventilation charts, medication orders and prescriptions.

Example

A medication order might be written with “DPI” as shorthand for dry powder inhaler.

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