The latin term recipe - “take!” is the usual explanation for “Rx”. The “x” is a summation of the last five letters of that latin command (the fact that old pharmacy signs often place the “x” a little lower than the “R” supports the idea).
The latin term recipe - “take!” is the usual explanation for “Rx”. The “x” is a summation of the last five letters of that latin command (the fact that old pharmacy signs often place the “x” a little lower than the “R” supports the idea).