Question

Which of the following information should be on the 3^rd part of the prescription?

(a) Name of medicine

(b) How to take the medicine

(c) Quantity to be dispensed

(d) Signature of the doctor.

This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Controlled Release Medication topic in section Controlled Release Medication of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Right choice is (c) Quantity to be dispensed

Easy explanation: The 3^rd part of the prescription specifies the quantity to be dispersed. That is the dosage should be taken for how many days. Traditionally starts with M or Mitte. For example, M: 1 week’s supply. The largest quantity of dispensed is 3 months’ supply and for oral contraceptive which is 6 months’ supply.