Introduction

What is a prescription?

A prescription is a written order by a registered physician, dentist
or veterinarian to prepare and/or dispense pharmacological agents for patient.It is a legal
document for both the prescriber and the pharmacist. A number of drugs thart can be
purchased without a prescription are termed as over the counter (OTC) drugs.These drugs
are safer and can be self medicated. It includes antacids, antidiarrheals, antipyretics and
antiseptics. A drug that requires a prescription from a licenced prescriber to be dispended
by a pharmacist is termed legend drug