Prescription

usgb/prɪˈskrɪpʃn/
noun

A piece of paper written by a doctor that lets you get medicine at the pharmacy.

The doctor gave me a prescription for my cough.
Visual representation of "prescription" - A piece of paper written by a doctor that lets you get medicine at the pharmacy

Often appears as...

  • fill a prescription
  • prescription drugs
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Not Transferable

Remember, a prescription is personal and can't be used by someone else.

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My brother tried to use my prescription, but the pharmacy refused.
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Specific Medicine

A prescription usually lists specific medicines; you can't choose alternatives.

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I couldn't get a different cough syrup; my prescription was for this brand.
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Verification Needed

Pharmacies might call the doctor to verify a prescription if unclear.

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There was a mistake on my prescription, so the pharmacist called my doctor.
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