Prescription Page

: The full name, address, and date of birth.

: Instructions to the pharmacist regarding the quantity to dispense.

: The symbol "℞," which traditionally stands for the Latin recipe , meaning "take". Prescription

: The number of permitted refills and the manual or electronic signature of the prescriber. Physical Prescription Paper

: Instructions for the patient, such as "Take one tablet by mouth twice daily". : The full name, address, and date of birth

A medical prescription—often called a "script" or "Rx"—is a legal document that serves as an order from a healthcare professional to a pharmacist to dispense specific medication or treatment.

: The specific medication name, strength, and dosage form (e.g., tablet, liquid). : The number of permitted refills and the

: The name, address, phone number, and professional identifiers like an NPI or DEA number.