What Does ERY Mean in Medical Terms?

ERY stands for erythromycin (chart shorthand). Macrolide antibiotic chart shorthand.

erythromycin (chart shorthand)

Macrolide antibiotic chart shorthand.

Where you will see ERY

You will most often see ERY in medication orders and prescriptions, microbiology results and infection-control notes.

Example

A medication order might be written with “ERY” as shorthand for erythromycin (chart shorthand).

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Educational reference only. This guide is for learning and quick reference. Abbreviations vary between hospitals, countries and specialties, and some are discouraged because they can be misread. Always write and interpret orders using your own institution’s approved abbreviation list, and check anything unclear with the prescriber or your local policy.