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RX vocab
Prescription Component Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Prescriber Information | Name, Address, telephone number, and other information identifying the prescriber; NPI and DEA Number; and, sometimes, the state license number |
| Date | Date on which the prescription was written. |
| Patient information | Full name, address, telephone number, and date of birth of the patient. |
| R | Symbol R, from the latin verb recipere meaning "to take" |
| Inscription | Medication prescribed, including generic or brand name, strength, and amount |
| Subscription | Instructions to the pharmacist on dispensing the medication |
| Additional instructions | any additional instructions that the prescriber deems necessary |
| Signature | signature of the prescriber |
| Dispense as written (DAW) | DAW1, required by provider. DAW2 Requested by patient. DAW3 requested by pharmacist |
| PRN | As needed |