ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Prescription drug

Prescription drugs are like special medicine that you can only get if your doctor says you need it. So just like how your mom and dad give you medicine when you're sick, your doctor can give you special medicine that can only be bought at a specific drugstore with a special note called a prescription. This medicine is made by scientists who study different chemicals that can help you feel better when you're sick or need help with something like allergies or sleeping better.

The prescription tells the pharmacist how much medicine you need and how often you should take it so you can take the medicine correctly and safely. Remember, it's important to take the medicine the way your doctor tells you to so you can get better and stay healthy.