処しょ方ほう薬やく

noun

prescription drug

A medicine that requires a doctor's prescription; contrasts with 市販薬 (over-the-counter drug).

• この薬くすりは処しょ方ほう薬やくなので、医い師しの処しょ方ほう箋せんが必ひつ要ようです。

  This medicine is a prescription drug, so you need a doctor's prescription.