Prescription+Writing

Common Abbreviations

 * DAW = dispense as written (this prevents the pharmacist from using generic substitutes and may cost more for the patient)
 * bid = twice a day
 * tid = three times a day
 * qid = four times a day
 * hs = at bedtime
 * q8h = every 8 hours (q4h, q6h, etc...)
 * PRN = as needed
 * Caps = capsules
 * NKDA = No Known Drug Allergy
 * Routes of Administration
 * PO = oral
 * PR = rectal
 * IV = intravenous
 * SQ = subcutaneous

Elements of a Prescription
== ==
 * ===Heading===
 * Prescriber's:
 * Name
 * Address
 * Phone Number
 * Patient's:
 * Name
 * Address
 * Phone Number
 * Date
 * ===Body===
 * Rx: Drug name and dosage unit
 * Disp: Amount (number and written)
 * Sig: direction to patient on use
 * ===Closing===
 * Prescriber's Signature
 * Space for DEA/License numbers
 * Refill instructions
 * ===Rules And Tips===
 * Use metric system
 * Avoid abbreviations except common ones
 * Keep a copy of every Rx or record information in chart
 * Write the number long hand and circle so the quantity cannot be changed

Brand (Proprietary) vs. Generic Drug Names == Schedule Policies
 * ~ Brand ||~ Generic Names ||~ Schedule ||
 * = Motrin ||= Ibuprofen ||= OTC ||
 * = Vicodin (5/500)/ Lorcet / Lortab/Norco(5/325) ||= Hydrocodone ||= II ||
 * = Percocet(5/325) / Tylox / Percodan ||= Oxycodone ||= II ||
 * = Valium ||= Diazepam ||= IV ||
 * = Demerol ||= Meperidine ||= II ||
 * = Acetaminophen ||= APAP ||= OTC ||
 * = Tylenol 3 ||= APAP w/ codeine ||= III ||
 * = Tramadol ||=  ||= III ||
 * DEA number required for schedules II-V
 * Schedule I - is not prescribed (Illicit Drugs)
 * Schedule II - Paper prescription signed in ink required, __NO REFILLS__ allowed
 * Schedule III-IV - May be phoned in, Limited refills.