Question

Which one should be written on the top of a prescription?

(a) Patient name

(b) Patient address

(c) Patient father’s name

(d) Patient illness

I have been asked this question in a national level competition.

The doubt is from Controlled Release Medication topic in portion Controlled Release Medication of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Patient name

For explanation I would say: The name of the patient must be the 1^st thing written on a prescription followed by an address and the MCI registration number of a doctor. All three things must be clearly written on the prescription form. There is no need for a patient’s parent’s name. The illness should be described well.