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RX

Rx can refer to:

  • the symbol that originated in medical prescriptions. "℞" (also written as "Rx") and "medical prescription" are sometimes used interchangeably. The use of ℞ in prescriptions originated as an astrological symbol that was written for talismanic reasons at the start of medical prescriptions. Later it changed into (an uppercase R with its tail crossed), and was used as an abbreviation for the Latin word recipe = "take" (imperative), i.e. an instruction to the pharmacist to take the items listed in order to prepare the medicine. When printing came, it was rendered as "Rx"
  • Rx or legend drug is a legal description in the United States for drugs that are only available on prescription from a licensed medical practitioner but are not controlled substances
  • RX, an abbreviation for "receive" in radio jargon
  • Rx, an abbreviation for "tens of Rupees"
  • rx is an abbreviation for a chemical reaction
  • rx, the RPC mechanism used by the Andrew file system
  • the band Rx, formed by Nivek Ogre (Skinny Puppy) and Martin Atkins.