Look for the patient’s name and date first
Identify the medicine name
Check the strength or dose
Check how often to take it
Check how much to take each time
Check the route of administration
Check the duration of use
Look for special instructions
Compare unclear words with the pharmacist
Ask the doctor if anything is unreadable
Do not guess the medicine name
Verify abbreviations carefully
Check for similar-looking drug names
Confirm the prescription before taking it