prescription

Question 1

Superscription

Answer 1

Consists of the heading where the symbol Rx (An abbreviation for
recipe, the Latin for take thou) is found. The RX Symbol comes
before the inscription.

Question 2

Inscription

Answer 2

Also called the body of the prescription, and provides the names and
quantities of the chief ingredients of the prescription.
It also includes the dose and dosage form, such as tablet, susp,
capsule, syrup.

Question 3

Subscription

Answer 3

It gives specific directions for the pharmacist on how to compound
the medication.

Question 4

. Signa

Answer 4

Also called sig, or transcription
It gives instructions to the patient on how, how much, when, and how
long the drug is to be taken. These instructions are preceded by the
symbol “S” or “Sig.”

Question 5

special instruction

Question 6

Erroneous Prescriptions

Answer 6

Where the brand name precedes the generic name
Where the generic name is the one in parenthesis
Where the brand name is not in parentheses
Erroneous prescriptions shall be filed. Such prescription shall also be kept
and reported by the pharmacist of the drug outlet or any other interested party
to the nearest DOH office for appropriate action.

Question 7

Violative Prescriptions

Answer 7

Where generic name is not written
Where the generic name is not legible and a brand name which is legible is written
When the brand name is indicated and instructions added (such as the phrase “no
substitution”) which tend to obstruct, hinder or prevent proper generic dispensing.
Violative prescriptions shall not be filed. They are kept and reported by the pharmacist of
drug outlet or any other interested party to the nearest DOH office for appropriate action.
The pharmacist shall advise the prescriber of the problem and/or instruct the customer to
get the proper prescription.

Question 8

Impossible Prescriptions

Answer 8

When only the generic name is written but it is not legible.
When the generic name does not correspond to the brand name
When both the generic name and the brand name are not legible
When the drug product prescribed is not registered with FDA
Impossible prescription shall not be filed. They shall be and reported by the pharmacist of
drug outlet or any other interested party to the nearest DOH office for appropriate action.
The pharmacist shall advise the prescriber of the problem and/or instruct the customer to
get the proper prescription.

Question 9

: In all cases enumerated in violative and impossible
prescriptions, the local DOH office shall be responsible for
giving written notice to the erring doctor concerned and for
transmitting through channels the report of violation/error to
the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) or to the
fiscal’s office for appropriate action.

Question 10

Yellow Prescription

Answer 10

is used to purchase dangerous drugs.
Should be filled out completely by the doctor and should
present with duplicate when trying to buy medicines in
drugstore. Dispensing dangerous drugs are very critical.
Pharmacist must know the expiration date of the the S2 license
of the doctor, and the S2 and license no. should be genuine.