Which part of a prescription contains the patient's name, address, date, and the Rx symbol?

Superscription
Signature (Signa)
Inscription
Subscription


Superscription

Rationale: The superscription contains the patient's name, address, date, and the Rx symbol. The signature (signa) is the part of the prescription that gives instructions to patients. The inscription contains the names and quantities of ingredients. The subscription gives directions to the pharmacist about how to prepare the drug.

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