In plain English
This is the number used to tell one prescription apart from every other one. It points to one specific prescribed order, not to a medicine in general.
In context
In this refill-related identifier field, it means the unique number for the specific prescription being referenced.
- Situation
- Requesting prescription renewals, choosing pharmacies, and following refill status
- What it communicates
- labels the prescription identifier field used for refills
Meaning limits
The term identifies the prescription itself, not the medicine name or the person connected with it.
Examples
“Her two prescriptions for the same medicine had different Rx numbers because the doctor issued them months apart.”
“When calling for a refill, give the Rx number from the bottle label.”