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Physicians write a simple 'Rx' at the beginning of a prescription . There are several theories as to why this is written. A few doctrines are given below. The first doctrine is known as the Jupiter or Jupiter doctrine. According to these theorists , Rx is the astrological sign of the planet Jupiter or Jupiter . This planet is the king of the Roman gods and the most powerful. So the Rx sign is written before writing the name of the drug in the prescription . So that Devraj Jupiter gives good vision on the diet stated in the prescription and also in relieving the patient. That being said , if there is an Rx sign then that prescription is very effective. The second doctrine , many say , is that the RX symbol came from an ancient Latin word . This word is Recipe, which means , ' You take or you accept'. Among the ancient Egyptians there was a type of armor called 'Utchat' or 'Eye of Horace'. Horace was the god of health. The armor known as the 'Eye of Horace' was believed to prevent many diseases. The initial shape of this armor was very much like the eyes of Heras. But it was made of different things. Thus it began to be used and eventually came into the system. However, there is no doubt that faith in the grace of God was one of the factors behind the use of the sign in the Law. The third doctrine is called Jesus doctrine. According to this view , Rx = R = Refer to and X = Jesus Christ, i.e. Rx = Refer to Jesus Christ . Its meaning is 'start reading in the name of Jesus (Jesus)' or start accepting in the name of Jesus or start in the name of Jesus. ' X' refers to Jesus Christ or Jesus Christ. As Xmas refers to *********. Note that the Greek letter ' Chi' is denoted by X. It basically means Christ or Jesus in Greek. The fourth doctrine is known as rational doctrine. According to the medical dictionary , Rx is a Latin word meaning a means , a technique , a method, and a recipe to take. Etc. are used in the sense. There is another doctrine in this regard. Many call it modern doctrine. According to them , Rx means Report extended . The body is diagnosed with an 'extended' report where the next steps are described. Therefore, at the beginning of writing the name of the drug in the prescription , Rx is written briefly instead of Report extended . References: Click here ...

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