Prescription

/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A written order from a healthcare professional for the preparation and administration of a medicine or other treatment.

I need to take my prescription to the pharmacy to get my medicine.

A recommendation or directive for a particular course of action.

The nutritionist gave me a prescription for a healthier diet.

A legal document issued by a doctor that allows a patient to obtain medication.

You must have a valid prescription in order to purchase certain medications.

From Latin 'praescriptio', which means 'a writing beforehand'.

take a prescription

to follow the instructions given by a doctor regarding medication.

filling a prescription

the process of obtaining the medication specified in a prescription.

prescription drug

a medication that can only be obtained with a doctor's prescription.

medication

A substance used for medical treatment.

doctor

A qualified practitioner of medicine.

pharmacy

A place where medicinal drugs are dispensed.

Script

I’ve got to go pick up my script from the pharmacy.

Make sure to take the Rx seriously when you're dealing with those meds.