What Is A Prescription?

A prescription is a written order by a registered physician, dentist or veterinarian to prepare and/or dispense pharmacological agents for patient.It is a legal document for both the prescriber and the pharmacist. A number of drugs thart can be purchased without a prescription are termed as over the counter (OTC) drugs.These drugs are safer and can be self medicated. It includes antacids, antidiarrheals, antipyretics and antiseptics. A drug that requires a prescription from a licenced prescriber to be dispended by a pharmacist is termed legend drug.