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.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dispensing
- Wikipedia's article - Dispensing
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