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 ...

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 &#8220… ...

Despite these different theories, the symbol is used by doctors before a prescription and each theory explains why this symbol is used. <br /><br />According to one, Rx is an abbreviation for the ...

The symbol for medicine was the Rx then, and its evolution through history has remained recognizable. The eye is where we see a sparkle of health, or dull expression of disease.