Q: While having my cholesterol medication refilled, I remembered something I’ve wondered about for ages. How did Rx become the pharmacy symbol or abbreviation for “prescription”? The tire’s dark ...

Q: What does the drug term Rx mean? — A.W., Williamsburg A: The symbol found on prescription pads dates back to Roman times and beyond. The R is an abbreviation for recipere, Latin for “to take or ...

There are different theories about the origin of this symbol. Despite these different theories, the symbol is used by doctors before a prescription and each theory ...

For most people medicine is a part of life. Even if it is just the occasional aspirin or ibuprofen, being grateful for relief from a headache or sprain is a common human condition. Those who prefer to ...