Bushra Nasir¹*, Babiker M EL-Haj² and Heyam Saad Ali³

¹Department of Pharmaceutics, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
²Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, Fujairah, UAE
³Pharmaceutics Department, Pharmacy College, University of Khartoum, Sudan

*Corresponding Author: Bushra Nasir, Department of Pharmaceutics, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.

Received: March 23, 2022; Published: April 29, 2022

Abstract

An order written by a physician, dentist, veterinarian or RMP to a pharmacist to compound and dispense specific drug, is simply a prescription. Traditionally, it is composed of superscription, inscription, subscription and signature. The format falls into seven main parts. It must be carefully and thoroughly prepared with full revision of issues regarding patient information, medication strength and dosage form to be dispensed as well as the pattern in which drug is to be administered. Accuracy and legibility are quite essential. The related work shows the importance of the professional link between prescriber, pharmacist and a patient. Completion of all essential elements using a standard format will assure its accuracy and not subjected to alteration. The present article highly deliberate the best prescribing practices and dispensing to be considered and to prevent medication errors.

Keywords: Physician, Dentist; Health Care

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Citation

Citation: Bushra Nasir., et al. “From A to Z Comprehensive Review: Prescription Processing Practices, Management and Considerations in the Health Care System". Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 6.5 (2022): 23-29.

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