Question

What do you write on the prescription when the dosage has to be taken through a subcutaneous route?

(a) p.o.

(b) s.c.

(c) p.r.

(d) i.m.

I have been asked this question during an online exam.

I need to ask this question from Controlled Release Medication in portion Controlled Release Medication of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) s.c.

To elaborate: Whenever a drug has to be injected subcutaneously the doctor will write s.c. whenever the drug has to be taken orally the doctor will write p.o. for intramuscular the doctor will write i.m. for intravenous the doctor will write i.v. for rectal administration, the doctor will write p.r.