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Prescribing

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Prescribing refers to the act of recommending or giving a specific medication to a patient to alleviate symptoms or treat a medical condition.

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