Why is the abbreviation for Perscription Drugs Rx?

Question

^^^ *points to question* Best answer to whoever explains it the best.

Answer 1

The symbol "Rx" separates the superscription from the inscriptions sections. In this arrangement of the prescription, the "Rx" is a symbol for recipe or literally the imperative "take." This is an exhortation to the pharmacist by the doctor, "I want the patient to have the following medication"[29] - in other words, "take the following components and compound this medication for the patient."

Answer 2

Rx means recipe for, another definition for perscription. The R stands for recipe, coming from the latin word recipere, the x is simplified from 'R for' to R4 and now is just Rx.

Answer 3

emmm i have alaways wondered that .. i just figired that it was some kinda forign laungage