How do I determine if the RX code on my prescription pills match the type of drug they're supposed to be?

How do I determine if the RX code on my prescription pills match the type of drug they're supposed to be?
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Ask the pharmacist to help you sort it out. What is a sdeline for doctors is the specialty of your pharmacist. Sometimes docs do get confused about meds. There are always new ones. Pharmacists study that primarily and are more up to date than some doctors.
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