Term: Quarter

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-01-26

Definition:

In Raymond et al. (2011), drug utilization was described in a particular quarter of a fiscal year, including: the first quarter (Q1) as April-June, the second quarter (Q2) as July-September, the third quarter (Q3) as October-December and the fourth quarter (Q4) as January-March.

Related terms 

• Fiscal Year (FY)

References 

• Raymond C, Metge C, Alessi-Severini S, Dahl M, Schultz J, Guenette W. Pharmaceutical Use in Manitoba: Opportunities to Optimize Use. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2010. [Report] [Summary] (View)