| prescription | <pharmacology> A written direction for the preparation and administration of a remedy. A prescription consists of the heading or superscription that is, the symbol R or the word Recipe, meaning take, the inscription, which contains the names and quantities of the ingredients, the subscription or directions for compounding and the signature, usually introduced by the sign s. For signa, mark, which gives the directions for the patient which are to be marked on the receptacle. Origin: L. Praescriptio (13 Nov 1997) |
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| prescription drug | A drug requiring a prescription, a physician's order. By comparison with an over-the-counter drug. (12 Dec 1998) |
| prescription fees | The charge levied on the consumer for drugs or therapy prescribed under written order of a physician or other health professional. (12 Dec 1998) |
| drug, prescription | A drug requiring a prescription, a physician's order. By comparison with an over-the-counter drug. (12 Dec 1998) |
| drugs, non-prescription | Drugs that can be sold legally without a prescription. (12 Dec 1998) |