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Definition
A prescription is
an instruction
from a
prescriber to a
dispenser
Writing Prescriptions
Who can write a Rx?
Practitioners
Physicians, veterinarians, dentists
Current Prescription Formatting
Rx,
Paracetamol 500mg sos (10 tablets)
Amoxicillin 500mg tds (1-1-1) 5days (15 tablets)
Bromhexine 8mg tds (1-1-1) (10 tablets)
Doctors
signature
Case 2
2. Mr. L came to medical outpatient
department with high fever,
abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.
Doctors
signature
Case 3
3. Mr. M, 55 years old diagnosed to
have hypertension. Physician decides
to start enalapril 5mg (once a day in
the morning). Write a prescription for
this patient.
Doctors details
Doctors name, Address, phone no.
R x,
Enalapril 5 mg once a day (1-0-0) 15 days
Review after 15 days
Doctors signature
Contents of the Prescription
Practitioner Name, Address,
Telephone number
Date of the order
Patient Name and Address
Name of the drug
Strength of the drug
Quantity of the drug
Directions for use