1. a written order from a doctor for medicine to be prepared and given to a patient
2. medicine that can only be obtained with a doctor’s written order
3. a recommended solution or course of action for a problem

Examples

• The doctor wrote a prescription for antibiotics.
• I need to pick up my prescription from the pharmacy.
• This medication is available by prescription only.
• The prescription glasses helped improve her vision.
• The economist’s prescription for inflation was to raise interest rates.
• Exercise is often prescribed as a prescription for better health.
• Make sure to follow the prescription instructions carefully.