Superscription, Inscription, Subscription
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Superscription
(Rx symbol) is a contraction of the Latin verb recipe, meaning, "Take this drug". It used on the heading of the prescription and usually precedes the inscription.
Subscription
consists of directions to the pharmacist or pharmacy technician on how to compound a prescription.
Inscription
contains the medication name, dosage, form, strength and quantity.
