prescription
word
Definition
A prescription is an official order from a doctor or other medical professional that says what medicine a person should get or use. It can also mean the written document itself.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in medical contexts: 'fill a prescription', 'a prescription for antibiotics', 'prescription medication/glasses'. In everyday English, people often say 'doctor's note' only for absence/excuse notes, not for medicine. 'Recipe' is for cooking, not medicine.
Example Sentences
The doctor gave me a prescription for cough medicine.
basic
You need a prescription to buy this medicine.
basic
I left my prescription at home.
basic
Can you drop this prescription off at the pharmacy for me?
natural
My insurance doesn't cover that prescription.
natural
I still have to pick up my prescription before the pharmacy closes.
natural