The document outlines the essential components of prescription writing, including prescriber and patient information, medication details, and instruction formats. It provides a comprehensive list of prescription examples for various medical conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, asthma, and migraines, detailing patient demographics and prescribed medications. Each prescription includes specific instructions for both pharmacists and patients, along with follow-up advice from the prescriber.

1. PRESCRIPTION WRITING
EXERCISES

2. Principles of prescription writing
A prescription is a written order or communication
from a registered medical practitioner or other
licensed practitioner to a pharmacist embodying
salient instructions regarding the dispensing of
prescribed medication for a particular patient.
Prescriptions are written in a blank or universally
accepted format or may be made in pads. A typical
prescription consists of the following parts.

3. 1. Physician (Prescriber) Information: Doctor's name,
designation and Registration Number. a. Address with
phone number and e-mail. b. Date of issue of
prescription.
2. Patient Information: The name, address, age and sex
of the patient
3. Superscription: The superscription which consists of
the heading where the symbol Rx an abbreviation for
recipe, the Latin for 'take thou' or 'you take' is found.

4. 4. Inscription: The inscription (body of prescription)
comprises an important part of prescription containing-
a) Name(s) of drug(s) and their quantities,
b) Instruction regarding dosage form like tablet,
capsule, suspension, mixture, etc
c) Dose and quantity of prescription
5. Subscription: The subscription gives specific directions
for the pharmacist on how to compound the medication.

5. 6. Transcription or Signatura : The signatura which
gives instructions to the patient, How, how much,
When, and how long the drug is to be taken. These
instructions are preceded by abbreviation 'Sig.' from
the Latin, meaning 'mark.' The signatura should always
be written in English; however, physicians continue to
insert Latin abbreviations,
e.g.,' 1 cap t.i.d. pc' which the pharmacist translates
into English as 'take one capsule three times daily
after meals'. It may also contain special instructions,
warnings, followed by the signature of the prescriber.

6. 7. Refill: The number of times a prescription is to be repeated is written
by the physician under renewal instructions.
8. Signature: Finally the prescription must bear the signature of the
prescriber to impart it the legal validity.

7. 1. 55year aged old male diagnosed to have Hypertension with a BP – 170/100
mmHg & HR – 112/mt.
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No-52971
Tiruvanmiyur,Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mr. Ramasamy,65/M, 55 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Hypertension
1. TAB. AMLODIPINE 5mg once a day in the morning for 2 weeks
2. TAB. ATENOLOL 25mg once a day in the morning for 2 weeks
Signature
Advice:
• Salt restricted diet
•

8. 2.Pregnancy induced Hypertension in 28 year old primi gravida
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No-52971
Tiruvanmiyur,Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mrs.Ranjani,28/F, 52 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Pregnancy induced Hypertension
TAB. ALPHAMETHYL DOPA 250 mg three times daily for 15 days
Signature
Advice:
1. To review after 15 days
2. Daily weight recording and monitor BP regularly
3. Follow up immediately if blurring of vision, seizures occur

9. 3. 50year aged old male diagnosed with Hypercholesterolemia (Total Cholesterol – 280 mg/dl
& Triglycerides – 120 mg/dl)
Doctor’s name: Date:19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No - 52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s name:
Mr. Rajendran,50/M, 56 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Hypercholesterolemia
TAB. ATORVASTATIN 10 mg once a day at bedtime for 1 month
Signature
Advice:
• To avoid fatty food
• Regular exercise
• To review after 1 month

10. 4. 50year aged old male diagnosed with Hypercholesterolemia (Total Cholesterol – 246 mg/dl,
Triglycerides – 210 mg/dl & LDL – 180 mg/dl)
Doctor’s name: Date:19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No - 52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s name:
Mr. Rajendran,50/M, 56 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Hypercholesterolemia
1. TAB. ATORVASTATIN 10 mg once a day at bedtime for 1 month
2. TAB. FENOFIBRATE 100 mg once a day at bedtime for 1 month
Signature
Advice:
• To avoid fatty food
• Regular exercise
• To review after 1 month

11. 5. 40year old male diagnosed to have new onset Type II Diabetes mellitus with FBS – 160
mg/dl & PPBS – 170 mg/dl.
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No-52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details: Mr. Raja, 40/M, Chennai
Diagnosis: Type II Diabetes mellitus
TAB. METFORMIN 500 mg twice a day for 2 weeks to be taken with food
Signature
Advice:
• Meal plan, exercise
• To review after 2 weeks

12. 6. 40year old male diagnosed to have new onset Type II Diabetes mellitus with FBS – 240 mg/dl
& PPBS – 310 mg/dl.
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No-52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details: Mr. Raja, 40/M, Chennai
Diagnosis: Type II Diabetes mellitus
1. TAB. METFORMIN 500 mg twice a day for 2 weeks to be taken with food
2. TAB. GLIMIPRIDE 1 mg once a day for 1 week to be taken before breakfast
Signature
Advice:
• To review after 1 week with FBS and PPBs
• Regular walking for minimum 20-30 minutes/ day
• Follow diabetic diet
• Consult if any warning signs like tremors, giddiness, sweating

13. 7. Acute gastritis in 30 year old male
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No-52971
Tiruvanmiyur,Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mr. Deva,30/M, 56 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Acute gastritis
TAB. RABEPRAZOLE 20 mg once a day to be taken half an hour before food for 5 days
SYP. ANTACID 10 ml three times a day; to be taken 2 hours after food
Signature
Advice:
• Syrup to be taken if there is pain
• To avoid spicy food
• To review after 5 days

14. 8. H. pylori infection in 35 yr male
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No-52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mr. Deva, 35/M, 56 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: H. Pylori infection
• CAP. AMOXICILLIN 1000MG BD
• TAB.LANSOPRAZOLE 30 MG OD for 2 weeks
• TAB.CLARITHROMYCIN 500 MG BD
Signature
Advice
• To avoid spicy food
• To review after 2 weeks

15. 9. Migraine prophylaxis in 35 year old female
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No - 52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mrs. Priya, 35/F, 56 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Migraine Prophylaxis
TAB. PROPRANOLOL 40 mg once a day in the morning for 10 days
Signature
Advice
• To review after 10 days
• Proper sleep
• To avoid the triggering factors
• Consult physician if there is giddiness

16. 10. Severe migraine with vomiting and aura in 35 year old female
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No-52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mrs. Gayathri, 35/F, 66 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Acute attack of severe Migraine with vomiting and aura
1. TAB. IBUPROFEN 400 mg twice a day
2. TAB. RANITIDINE 150 mg twice a day to be taken before food x 3 days
3. TAB. DOMPERIDONE 10 mg twice a day to be taken before food
Advice:
4. Review after 3 days
5. Proper sleep
6. To avoid the triggering factors

17. 11. Acute attack of severe migraine in a 35 yr old female
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No-52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mrs. Gayathri, 40/F, 66 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Acute attack of severe migraine
1. TAB. SUMATRIPTAN 100 mg STAT to be repeated once within 24 hours if
headache persists
2. TAB. PARACETAMOL 650 mg STAT AND SOS
3. TAB. DOMPERIDINE 10 mg SOS for vomiting
Signature
Advice:
4. Review after 1 month
5. Proper sleep
6. To avoid the triggering factors

18. 12. Obesity in 40 year old male
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No - 52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mr. Deepak, 40/M, 35 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Obesity
1. CAP. ORLISTAT 120mg twice a day for 10 days
Signature
Advice:
Adopt proper diet as advised by the nutritionist
Review after 10 days
Walking at least 20 minutes/day
To consult physician in case of abdominal discomfort

19. 13. Mild bronchial asthma in 20 year old male; symptoms less
than once daily, normal in between attacks
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No - 52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mr. Deepak, 20/M, 35 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Mild bronchial asthma
• INHALER LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1 -2 PUFFS (100 MICROGRAM) at onset of each
episode
To be repeated if symptom persistent
Signature
Advice:
Avoid exposure to allergens

20. 14. Seasonal asthma in 20 year old male
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No - 52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mr. Deepak, 20/M, 35 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Seasonal asthma
• INHALER BUDESONIDE 1 -2 PUFFS (100 MICROGRAM) twice daily; to be
started 3-4 weeks before season starts
To be continued 3-4 weeks after the season ends
Signature
Advice:
Avoid exposure to allergens

21. 15. Bronchial asthma in 20 year old male; symptoms once daily
with subnormal ventilatory performance
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No - 52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mr. Deepak, 20/M, 35 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Bronchial asthma
1. INHALER BUDESONIDE 1 -2 PUFFS (100 MICROGRAM) twice daily
2. TAB. DERIPHYLLINE 150mg twice a day for 2 weeks
3. TAB. MONTELEUKAST 10 mg once daily at bedtime
Signature
Advice:
Avoid exposure to allergens
Review after 2 weeks

22. 16. Severe asthma in 20 year old male
Doctor’s details: Date: 19/8/24
Dr. Vinoth, MBBS
Reg No-52971
Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Patient’s details:
Mr. Deepak, 20/M, 39 kgs, Mount road, Chennai
Diagnosis: Severe bronchial asthma
• INHALER FLUTICASONE 250 MICROGRAM 2 PUFFS twice a day ; through spacer device
• INHALER SALMETEROL 25 MICROGRAM 2 PUFF twice a day; through spacer device for 1 week
• TAB. MONTELEUKAST 10 mg once daily at bedtime
Signature
Advice:
Avoid exposure to allergens
Review after 1 week; Consult physician immediately in case of breathlessness