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prescription Definition

pre·scrip·tion (prē skrip′s̸hən, pri-)

noun

  1. the act of prescribing
  2. something prescribed; order; direction; prescript
    1. a doctor's written direction for the preparation and use of medicine, the grinding of lenses for eyeglasses, etc.
    2. a medicine so prescribed
    1. a long-established, authoritative custom
    2. a claim based on this
  5. Law
    1. the acquirement of the title or right to something through its continued use or possession from time immemorial or over a long period
    2. a right or title so acquired

Etymology: ME prescripcion < L praescriptio

adjective

made according to, or purchasable only with, a doctor's prescription prescription lenses; a prescription drug

prescription Synonyms

prescription

n.

direction, prescript, medical recipe, formula, prescribed remedy; see also medicine 2.

Abbreviations commonly used in writing prescriptions include: aa (of each), a.c. (before meals), ad lib (freely as desired), aq. (water), b.i.d. (twice a day), c. (with), caps. (capsule), dil. (dilute), elix. (elixir), ext. (extract), fld. (fluid), g (gram), gr (grain), gt (a drop), gtt (drops), h (hour), noct. (in the night), O (pint), ol. (oil), os (mouth), oz (ounce), p.c. (after meals), per (through or by), pil. (pill), p.r.n. (when required), q.d. (every day), q.h. (every hour), q.2 h. (every 2 hours), q.3 h. (every three hours), q.4 h. (every four hours), q.i.d (four times a day), Sig. (write on label), sp. (spirits), ss (a half), stat (immediately), syr. (syrup), t.i.d (three times a day), ung. (ointment).

prescription Law Definition

n

The role that the passage of time plays in the making and ending of certain rights. A way to acquire an easement on or in real property belonging to another by occupying it continuously for a prescribed period of time. See also adverse possession.
prescription Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dispense: Your scripts will not be returned from April 2004 dispensed prescriptions.

Adjective modifier

  • computer-generated: Computer-generated prescription are to become available this year for independent and supplementary prescribers.
  • veterinary: Legal category POM-V To be supplied only on veterinary prescription.
  • herbal: Western herbal prescriptions are individually formulated and usually involve a mixture of herbs.

Modifies a noun

  • medication: Use of prescription medications is directed toward any underlying causes.
  • drug: Prescription drug law the people's business comes to legal to fix social.
  • sunglasses: You're covered for eye tests, contact lenses, spectacles even prescription sunglasses.
  • medicine: How do I bring my prescription medicine into the United States?
  • pricing: PCTs are not required to notify the Prescription Pricing Division of contractors who are taking part in repeat dispensing.
  • spectacle: These vouchers are available to purchase, replace or repair prescription spectacles or contact lenses only.

Noun used with modifier

  • repeat: Repeat prescriptions can be obtained from him or her.
  • NHS: You will be asked to show proof of your entitlement to free NHS prescriptions.
  • statin: Figure 4 show the relationship between observed three-year mortality and statin prescription for the age group 75-80 years.
  • outpatient: The prescription previously viewed is an example of an outpatient prescription.
  • spectacle: Optometrists write a spectacle prescription that is given to the patient and passed on to the optician.
  • antidepressant: The cost of antidepressant prescriptions in England has risen by more than 2,000 per cent over the last twelve years.

Preposition: of

  • antidepressant: GSC will not include either the prescription of an antidepressant or the receipt of counseling.
  • heroin: Switzerland has also pioneered the prescription of heroin to severely addicted users in specialist treatment centers.
  • antibiotic: If you have a penicillin allergy it is very important to tell your dentist in case you ever need a prescription of antibiotics.

Preposition: from

  • pharmacy: You, or your representative, will be asked to sign the prescription form on collection of your prescription from the pharmacy.
prescription Quotes

Conservatism discards Prescription, shrinks from Principle, disavows Progress; having rejected all respect for antiquity, it offers no redress for the present, and makes no preparation for the future.

—Disraeli, Benjamin, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield