Meaning
Prescription generally refers to a written order from a doctor for medicine or treatment. It can also mean the medicine itself that is provided based on such an order.
In a broader sense, it may also mean a recommended rule or method.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun (countable/uncountable)
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Typical patterns:
- "a prescription for something"
- "get/fill a prescription"
- "under prescription"
Common Phrases
- "fill a prescription"
- "get a prescription"
- "prescription drugs"
- "prescription medicine"
- "doctor’s prescription"
Collocations
- verb + prescription: write, issue, give, obtain, fill, take
- adjective + prescription: medical, doctor’s, valid, repeat, expired
- prescription + noun: prescription drug, prescription medication, prescription charge
Examples
- The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
- You need a prescription to buy this medicine.
- She went to the pharmacy to fill her prescription.
- Prescription drugs should always be taken as directed.
- Without a valid prescription, the pharmacy cannot dispense the medicine.
- The prescription is valid for three months.
- He forgot to bring his prescription to the pharmacist.
- Prescription glasses are designed to correct vision problems.
Synonyms or Related
- Order
- Medication
- Treatment
- Remedy
- Formula
- Instruction