noun Street Slang

pill call

PILL-KAWL · noun · slang

Scheduled distribution of medication.

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Definitions

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The times when nurses hand out prescribed medications to inmates, often several times a day.

“He lined up for pill call every morning for his meds.”
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pill call In A Sentence

He lined up for pill call every morning for his meds.

Origin & Usage

From 'pill' plus 'call,' institutional medication routine.

People Also Ask

What is pill call in prison?

Pill call is the scheduled time, often several times a day, when nurses distribute prescribed medications to inmates.

How does pill call work?

Inmates who are prescribed medication line up at set times to receive and take their meds under staff oversight.

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