CEFR B1

ep

noun

Meaning

A written or printed order for a medicine or other medical treatment, issued by a doctor or dentist.

Examples

The pharmacist filled the prescription, which was an EP for antibiotics.
She took the EP to the vet for her sick dog.

Synonyms: prescription, script, order

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ep (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /iː piː/

Definition

A written or printed order for a medicine or other medical treatment, issued by a doctor or dentist.

Examples

The pharmacist filled the prescription, which was an EP for antibiotics.
She took the EP to the vet for her sick dog.

How to Use ep

fill an ep (collocation): To prepare and give out medicine based on a doctor's order. — "The pharmacist will fill your EP once you provide it."
write an ep (collocation): To create a written order for medication. — "The doctor can write an EP for the patient's condition."
take an ep (collocation): To bring a doctor's order to a pharmacy to get medication. — "Remember to take your EP to the pharmacy before it expires."

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