English–Chinese
“prescription drug” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchǔ fāng yào
Example
这个处方药不能随便服用。zhè ge chǔ fāng yào bù néng suí biàn fú yòng
This prescription drug should not be taken without medical advice.
How to say “prescription drug” in Chinese
“Prescription drug” in Chinese is 处方药 (chǔ fāng yào).
A medicine whose safe use depends on medical judgment about the patient, dose, and timing.
Example sentences with 处方药
医生说我需要处方药来控制病情。yī shēng shuō wǒ xū yào chǔ fāng yào lái kòng zhì bìng qíng
The doctor said I need prescription drugs to control my condition.
Tips for using 处方药
- In health notices and pharmacy conversations, this word helps identify which medicines are discussed as part of formal medical care rather than ordinary shopping.