Prescription Take Letter
℞ is the Prescription Take symbol (Unicode U+211E) used to denote a prescription or medical directions.
U+211E
The symbol ℞ is commonly read as a “prescription” marker. It’s used to introduce dosing or dispensing instructions in documents and designs. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point.
Prescription Take Letter Meaning
℞ (Unicode U+211E, named “PRESCRIPTION TAKE”) is widely recognized as a symbol connected to prescriptions and medicinal instructions. In plain usage, it often appears at the start of a line to indicate that what follows is the “take” or recommended contents/dosage. You’ll see it in healthcare forms, labels, and editorial layouts that reference medication without spelling out the full medical shorthand. Because it’s a decorative/stylized character, it can also be used in design to signal clinical, pharmacy, or health-related themes. Keep typography consistent so the symbol aligns visually with surrounding text.
Common uses
- •Labeling medication instructions on forms or charts
- •Decorative iconography for pharmacy-themed flyers and posters
- •Typography for “prescription” headers in mockups and UI screens
- •Marking dosage sections in medical writing and documentation
- •Small inline accents in articles about healthcare or prescriptions
Examples
℞ Prescription Take Symbol
- ℞℞ Take as directed: 1 tablet daily
- ℞℞ Prescription: apply ointment twice a day
- ℞Rx ℞ Take 10 mL every morning
- ℞℞ Take with food to reduce irritation
- ℞℞ Instructions: finish the full course
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+211E | |
| HTML Entity | ℞ | |
| HTML Code | ℞ | |
| CSS | \211E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8478 | |
| Decimal | 8478 |
How to type Prescription Take Letter (℞)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8478 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 211E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 211E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 211e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ℞ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Prescription Take letter mean?
℞ (Unicode U+211E, named “PRESCRIPTION TAKE”) is widely recognized as a symbol connected to prescriptions and medicinal instructions. In plain usage, it often appears at the start of a line to indicate that what follows is the “take” or recommended contents/dosage. You’ll see it in healthcare forms, labels, and editorial layouts that reference medication without spelling out the full medical shorthand. Because it’s a decorative/stylized character, it can also be used in design to signal clinical, pharmacy, or health-related themes. Keep typography consistent so the symbol aligns visually with surrounding text.
What Unicode character is ℞?
℞ is the “PRESCRIPTION TAKE” symbol at Unicode code point U+211E.
How do I copy ℞ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ℞.
What escape sequence works in CSS?
Use CSS escape \\211E.
Is ℞ the same as the common abbreviation “Rx”?
They’re related in meaning: ℞ is the “prescription take” symbol, while Rx is an abbreviation used similarly in healthcare contexts. They’re not identical characters, but both are often used to signal prescription instructions.