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US/prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/
UK/prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/
a doctor's written order that lets you buy a particular medicine
In context
The doctor wrote me a prescription for antibiotics.
You need a prescription to buy this cream at the pharmacy.
She picked up her prescription on the way home from work.
Words that go with prescription
verb + noun
- write a prescriptionThe doctor will write a prescription for you.
- fill a prescriptionI need to fill a prescription before the pharmacy closes.
- renew a prescriptionYou can renew a prescription online without seeing the doctor.
noun + preposition
- on prescriptionThis medicine is only available on prescription.
noun + noun
- prescription refillI called the pharmacy to ask about my prescription refill.
- prescription drugPrescription drugs can be expensive without insurance.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
buy medicine with prescriptionCorrect: buy medicine on prescription