Contents of a Prescription
- The prescribers name, practice address, telephone number and job role
- The prescribers signature
- The date the prescription was issued
- The client’s full name, address and date of birth- for children under 12 their age should be specifically noted
- The generic name of the prescribed medicine
- The route which the medication should be taken
- The dose of the medication and frequency it should be taken
- If the medication is to be taken ‘as required’, the prescription should specify a minimum dose interval