| API | Active pharmaceutical ingredient |
| FSG | Frozen stability group |
| G- | Gram-negative bacteria |
| G+ | Gram-positive bacteria |
| DAC/NRF | German National Formulary |
| GPPMHPS | Guide to good preparation practices for medicines in hospital pharmacy services |
| ICH | International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use |
| LOD | Limit of detection |
| LOQ | Limit of quantification |
| PP | Polypropylene |
| RSD% | Relative standard deviation |
| RSG | Refrigerated stability group |
| SC | Storage condition |