The label on the drug package is very important for the patient as a reminder of the instructions for use. In many cases, however, labels are incomplete. Additional information may be added, such as the type of health insurance the patient has. The layout of the prescription form and the period of validity may vary between countries. The number of drugs per prescription may be restricted.
Some countries require prescriptions for opiates on a separate sheet.
Hospitals often have their own standard prescription forms. As you can check for yourself, all prescriptions in this chapter include the basic information given above.