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... > social science subjects > health and social care > health policy > health services > pharmaceutical services > prescriptions
social science subjects > health and social care > health services > pharmaceutical services > prescriptions
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health care management > health care facilities, manpower, and services > health services > pharmaceutical services > prescriptions
... > social science subjects > health and social care > medical science > medicine > clinical medicine > drug administration > prescriptions
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > medical science > medicine > clinical medicine > drug administration > prescriptions

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prescriptions  

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  • A prescription is an order for medication issued by a physician, dentist, veterinarian, or other duly licensed medical practitioner. The purpose is to specify a particular medication to be administered to a patient at a designated time. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Care Management; Prescription]

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