underprescription

English

Etymology

From under- +‎ prescription.

Pronunciation

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Noun

underprescription (uncountable)

  1. Failure to prescribe a drug as often as appropriate, where the appropriateness is defined by concepts such as standard of care, clinical guideline recommendations, or similar.
    Antonym: overprescription
  2. Prescription of an inadequate amount of a drug.
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