Medical Abbreviations
Rx
Commonly seen on medication labels, pharmacy scripts, and clinical settings.
Literal Meaning
Prescription
Actual Meaning
This symbol means a doctor's prescription - the written order for your medicine.
Examples in Context

The doctor wrote an Rx for antibiotics to treat the infection.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'Rx' as 'recipe' for health.
  • 2Remember it means 'take as directed' for medication.
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