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Peer Review

Prescription Writing: Back to Basics

Reviewed:

Mar 17, 2026 by Health Sciences
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 3.8 stars
Content Quality: 3.5 stars
Effectiveness: 3.5 stars
Ease of Use: 4.2 stars
Overview:

  • This Reusable Learning Object will teach you the basics of writing a prescription. At the end of this module, you will be able to explain the components of a prescription. You will be able to write a prescription in accordance with the principles of good prescribing.
  • This learning activity aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) in improving students’ knowledge in related healthcare curricula and their reactions to the RLOs.
Type of Material:

  • Learning Object Repository
Recommended Uses:

  • This is recommended for just the particular country for providers who write an RX- so medical students from this country
  • This would be most appropriate as an individual exercise. 
Technical Requirements:

  • Internet access is required.
  • Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:

At the end of this reusable learning object (RLO), learners will be able to

  • Explain the components of a prescription.
  • Write a prescription in accordance with the principles of good prescribing.
Target Student Population:

  • College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

  • Pharmacology
  • Advanced pathophysiology- pediatric

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:

  • The material is easy to follow and understand. 
  • The videos and simulated prescription writing are helpful.
Concerns:

  • Not all countries prescribe and write an RX this way.
  • The prescribing module is specific to Malaysia. 
  • It would be helpful to include an adult prescription in the exercise as well.
  • Citations and references of sources are not included. Adding sources to the learning activity would greatly improve the credibility.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:

  • The learning activity is well designed and would be effective for prescribers in the country of origin.
  • The objectives are clearly stated and obtainable after the learning.
  • Great application exercises are included.
Concerns:

  • Very focused on a specific country and population.
  • This would not be effective in the United States because it contains "Do not use" abbreviations that are banned by the Joint Commission. 
  • Including sources via citations/references would increase the credibility.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:

  • Transcript and narration included
  • Video has closed captioning
  • Some alt text is included, but not all
  • Easy to navigate 
  • The interactive exercises are helpful.  
Concerns:

  • Some images are without alt text.
Other Issues and Comments:

  • It is very usable, but has a limited application because it is very specific to a prescription-writing style not used in the US. 
  • It may be helpful in other countries.
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