The Rx symbol on a prescription is also called the
inscription
superscription
subscription
signature
superscription
Rationale: The Rx symbol is also called the superscription. The inscription contains the name of the medication and its quantity, the subscription informs the pharmacist how to compound the prescription, and the signature (signa or sig) includes the directions to the patient for taking the medication.
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