prescription

/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/
adjective
  1. Relating to the ordering of medicine; available only with a doctor's order.
    • Prescription drugs must be kept out of reach of children.
    • The pharmacy has a separate counter for prescription medications.
    • She bought prescription sunglasses from the optician.
noun
  1. A written order from a doctor for a specific medicine or treatment.
    • The pharmacist filled the prescription for the patient.
    • She forgot to renew her prescription before the weekend.
    • You need a prescription to buy this antibiotic.
  2. A recommendation or plan that is considered the best way to achieve something.
    • The coach's prescription for winning was teamwork and discipline.
    • The doctor's prescription for good health includes exercise and a balanced diet.
    • The book offers a prescription for a happier life.
  3. The act of prescribing or the state of being prescribed.
    • The prescription of new rules caused some confusion.
    • The prescription of antibiotics should be done carefully.
    • The law limits the prescription of certain drugs.
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