Prescriptions

Doctors write prescriptions in the same kind of language in which electric train drivers announce stations.

I need my prescriptions.

First, faux research yields a faux answer to a clinical question. Then, faux education assures that doctors everywhere hear about it, so they can write millions of prescriptions based on the faux information. Bribes and kickbacks sometimes grease the skids.

Pharmacies now track tranquilizer prescriptions in the US to help prevent misuse.

Nurse practitioners undergo less education than physicians, but are still capable of diagnosing, giving prescriptions and admitting patients to hospitals.

The doctor writes prescriptions for medicine.

The doctor is writing prescriptions for medicine.

Doctors write out many prescriptions for patients.

Antonio found the fake prescriptions in Rima’s pockets.