Dispensing

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Dispensing

Dispensing (/dɪˈspɛnsɪŋ/) is the act of preparing and giving out medicine to patients, typically performed by a pharmacist or a trained healthcare professional.

Etymology

The term "dispensing" originates from the Latin word dispensare, which means "to distribute".

Related Terms

  • Prescription: A written order from a physician or other licensed healthcare provider, instructing a pharmacist to provide a specific medication for a patient.
  • Pharmacy: A place where drugs are sold, and where pharmacists dispense medications.
  • Medication: A substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or medical condition.
  • Pharmacist: A healthcare professional who is trained to prepare and dispense medications.
  • Dosage: The amount of medication that a patient should take at one time.
  • Drug interaction: A situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug when both are administered together.

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