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Estrope, Czryn Gylsy O. 29 October 2021

Section C Activity in PHARM 201

PRESCRIPTION INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS

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Analysis of the Prescription

A prescription is a written order from a certified medical practitioner or physician to a

pharmacist to produce and deliver a specific medicine for a patient. A prescription comprises
several pieces, as illustrated in the image above, and each of those parts is crucial in indicating
that the prescription is genuine and not a forgery. The first circle, starting at the top, has the
prescriber's information, which includes the name of the medical practitioner or physician, the
clinic's address, and the clinic's hours. Another important aspect of a prescription is the patient's
information, which is found under the prescriber's information. The patient's name, residence,
age, and the date the prescription was provided to the patient are all included in this section.
The Rx sign (which is also known as the superscription) is said to represent the Latin word
"recipe," which means, "to take," and it is also an important aspect of the prescription. The
inscription, also known as the body of the prescription, is the most important element of the
prescription order. The name of the product (generic and occasionally brand name) prescribed
to the patient, the dose form of the prescription, and the drug's strength are all listed in this
section. The subscription is located on the side of each inscription and instructs the pharmacist
on how many medications will be supplied to the patient. The quantity of medication required is
generally included in this section. This portion is also known as the "signature" or "signa," which
means "mark through" or "let it be labeled," and follows the inscription written below. This
section outlines the patient's instructions on how many times they should take the medicine and
how to give it appropriately. Finally, the prescriber's signature and license number are included.
This portion is very important since it contains the signature of the medical practitioner or
physician as well as his or her PTR/license number, which indicates that the prescription is
genuine. All of the aforementioned elements of a legitimate prescription are normally present,
but the prescription is overall incorrect since the brand name comes before the generic name
and more than one medication product is prescribed on one prescription form.
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Interpretation of the Prescription

 Salbutamol nebule
o 20
o Asmalin (brand name)
o 1 nebule every 6 hours (6am-12pm-6pm)

 Montelukast
o 10
o Kastair (brand name)
o Take one before bedtime