Case #5

Required Prescriptions Components

How to Write the prescription in prescription format.

• Patient name

• Name of medication, including medication strength (e.g. Escitalopram 10 mg)

• SIG: quantity, route, and frequency (1 tab po daily)

• Number of tablets/capsules to dispense (Disp #30)

• Number of refills

• Prescriber name

• License number

• DEA number, if applicable

Include all components for the prescription writing requirement for the case studies.