Prescription drugs are medicines that are:

Prescription drugs are medicines that are:

• A. Safe and effective under a doctor's care and must be ordered or prescribed
• B. Over-the-counter without any supervision
• C. Only used in hospitals
• D. Always available in pharmacies without a prescription

Answer: (A)

Prescription drugs are medicines that are safe and effective under a doctor's care and must be ordered or prescribed. This means a licensed clinician assesses the condition, chooses the right drug and dose, and monitors you for benefits and possible side effects or interactions. Because of the need for professional oversight, these medicines aren’t sold by a store without supervision and aren’t limited to hospital use. They require a prescription to ensure they’re used safely and appropriately.

Prescription drugs are medicines that are safe and effective under a doctor's care and must be ordered or prescribed. This means a licensed clinician assesses the condition, chooses the right drug and dose, and monitors you for benefits and possible side effects or interactions. Because of the need for professional oversight, these medicines aren’t sold by a store without supervision and aren’t limited to hospital use. They require a prescription to ensure they’re used safely and appropriately.