Rx Symbol - Meaning, History, and Medical Prescription Usage #3467583 (License: Personal Use)

The Rx symbol is a typographic ligature derived from the Latin word *recipe*, meaning “take thou,” historically used by physicians to begin prescription instructions. Rendered here in elegant black serif lettering against a clean white background, its design emphasizes clarity and professional authority. It remains a globally recognized emblem in medical and pharmaceutical contexts.

This image is commonly used on pharmacy websites, medical blogs, healthcare portals, and educational materials to denote prescription-related content. Users searching for information about prescriptions, medication labeling, or pharmacy symbols are likely to encounter this image.