1. How to write a prescription

Question 1

What needs to be included in a prescription?

Answer 1

1. Date, name and address of pt and the practice address
2. Age and date of birth
3. Names of drugs and preparations
4. Pharmaceutical form to be dispensed (i.e. tablet, capsule, liquid) and their strength
5. Dose and dose frequency
6. Quantity or volume
7. ‘as required’ or specify a minimum dose interval and the total quantity to be supplied.