Question

Name and define the four components of a prescription.

Answer 1

Predating modern legal definitions of a prescription, a prescription traditionally is composed of four parts: a superscription, inscription, subscription, and signature. The superscription section contains the date of the prescription and patient information (name, address, age, etc.).hope this helps :)

Answer 2

1.superscription:this means something written or engraved on the surface of,outside,or above something else.
2.inscription:this contains the names and quantities of the drugs to be compounded.
3.subscription:this is a part of prescription that contains directions to the pharmacist.
4.signature:that part of prescription that contains the doctor's directions to the patient.