prescription

[prɪˈskrɪpʃən]

prescription Definition

  • 1an instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be issued with a medicine or treatment
  • 2a recommendation that is authoritatively put forward
  • 3the action of laying down authoritative rules or directions

Using prescription: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prescription" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to get my prescription filled at the pharmacy.

  • Example

    The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.

  • Example

    The company has a prescription for success that they follow closely.

  • Example

    The government issued a prescription for how to handle the crisis.

  • Example

    The book offers a prescription for how to live a happy life.

prescription Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prescription

Phrases with prescription

  • off-label prescription

    the use of a medication for a purpose other than that for which it has been approved by regulatory agencies

    Example

    The doctor prescribed the medication off-label to treat the patient's condition.

  • to prepare and provide a medication as directed by a doctor's prescription

    Example

    I need to go to the pharmacy to fill my prescription for pain medication.

  • a medication that can only be obtained with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider

    Example

    Many prescription drugs have potentially harmful side effects.

Origins of prescription

from Latin 'praescriptio', meaning 'a writing beforehand'

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Summary: prescription in Brief

A 'prescription' [prɪˈskrɪpʃən] is a written instruction from a medical practitioner authorizing a patient to receive a specific medicine or treatment. It can also refer to an authoritative recommendation or direction, such as a company's prescription for success or a government's prescription for handling a crisis. Phrases like 'off-label prescription' and 'fill a prescription' are common in medical contexts.

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