How to Read a Doctor's Prescription
Know the parts of the prescription.. Understand how to read the drug name.. Read the dosage information correctly.
Steps
1
Know the parts of the prescription.
Know the parts of the prescription.
2
Understand how to read the drug name.
Understand how to read the drug name.
3
Read the dosage information correctly.
Read the dosage information correctly.
4
Learn the abbreviations for dosage methods.
Learn the abbreviations for dosage methods.
5
Decipher how you should take the medication.
Decipher how you should take the medication.
6
Look for refills.
Look for refills.
7
Write out your questions.
Write out your questions.
8
Ask for an explanation of the prescription.
Ask for an explanation of the prescription.
9
Request that the pharmacist review the prescription.
Request that the pharmacist review the prescription.
10
Review the information your pharmacist gives you.
Review the information your pharmacist gives you.
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