/prɪˈskrɪpʃn ||; prɪˈskrɪpʃən/noun [C,U] a paper on which a doctor has written the name of the medicine that you need. You take your prescription to the CHEMIST'S and get the medicine there. 药方；处方: a prescription for sleeping pills 安眠药处方Some medicines are only available on prescription (= with a prescription from a doctor). 有些药物只有凭医生的处方才买得到。