Learning Objectives

• Different parts of a prescription and their significance
• Latin terms used in prescription writing

The following are the parts of a prescription:

1. Prescriber’s information (address, contact numbers, and other relevant information)
2. Patient information
3. Date
4. Superscription
5. Medication prescribed or inscription
6. Subscription
7. Signa or Signatura
8. Renewal or refilling instructions
9. Prescriber’s signature