Writing a good prescription is important to ensure the correct medication is prescribed to the correct person for the correct duration.

The following details should be written clearly and accurately in a prescription:

• Patient's details (including diagnosis)
• Route of administration
• Generic names of the drug
• Dosage
• Frequency
• Duration
• Prescriber's details
• Date of prescription

Patients should be made aware of the medicine they are taking and how they should take them to ensure they benefit from the medicine with minimal or no side effects.