Question

Which is an essential component of a valid prescription?

• A. Diagnosis
• B. Age of patient
• C. Prescriber's signature
• D. Cost of medicine

Hint:

A valid prescription must include the prescriber's signature.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
A prescription is a legal document written by a registered prescriber.

Step 1: For a prescription to be valid, it must be authenticated.

Step 2: Authentication is done by the prescriber's signature.

Step 3: Without signature, the prescription may not be legally valid.

Step 4: Diagnosis and cost may be useful, but signature is essential. \[ \boxed{\text{Prescriber's signature}} \]