prescription
Meaning
A prescription is a written order from a doctor for a specific medicine or treatment.
💡 Be careful not to confuse 'prescription' with 'subscription', which refers to a service you regularly pay for.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
a
short
consultation
at
the
clinic
,
Maria
left
with
a
neatly
written
prescription
for
antibiotics
to
treat
a
persistent
ear
infection
.
At
the
pharmacy
the
pharmacist
checked
her
details
,
explained
the
dosage
and
possible
side
effects
,
and
suggested
simple
measures
to
alleviate
discomfort
.
Although
she
felt
anxious
about
taking
new
medication
,
she
asked
a
few
practical
questions
and
the
pharmacist
reassured
her
calmly
.
She
decided
to
adhere
strictly
to
the
schedule
,
knowing
that
missing
doses
could
prolong
recovery
.
Back
home
she
made
a
cup
of
tea
,
set
reminders
on
her
phone
,
and
planned
to
rest
until
she
felt
better
.
Common Phrases
fill a prescription
prescription medication
prescription drugs
Related Words
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