Prescriptions
Last Updated: March 2026
Digital Prescriptions Made Simple
MedxVerse e-prescriptions revolutionize how you receive and manage your medications. After your online consultation, your doctor can issue a digital prescription that is secure, verifiable, and accepted at pharmacies across Nigeria.
How E-Prescriptions Work
- Doctor Issues Prescription: During or after your consultation, the doctor creates a digital prescription in the MedxVerse system.
- Prescription Verification: The prescription is digitally signed by the doctor with their MDCN registration number for authenticity.
- You Receive the Prescription: The e-prescription appears instantly in your MedxVerse account and is sent to your registered email.
- Fulfill Your Prescription: Use the e-prescription to order medications through MedxVerse partner pharmacies or present it at any licensed pharmacy.
- Track Your Medications: All your prescriptions are saved in your medical records for future reference.
E-Prescription Features
- Instant Delivery: Receive your prescription immediately after consultation.
- Digital Format: Access it on your phone with no paper to lose.
- Verification Code: Pharmacists can verify authenticity instantly.
- Secure Storage: All prescriptions are saved in your medical records.
- Shareable: Easily share with pharmacies or family members.
Understanding Your Prescription
Your e-prescription contains the following information:
- Patient Information: Your name, age, and contact details.
- Prescription ID: A unique identifier for verification purposes.
- Date Issued: When the prescription was created.
- Medication Details: Drug name, strength, dosage form (tablet, syrup, injection, etc.).
- Dosage Instructions: How much to take, how often, and for how long.
- Special Instructions: Whether to take with food, avoid alcohol, etc.
- Doctor Information: Prescribing doctors name, specialty, and MDCN number.
- Refill Information: Whether refills are permitted and how many.
Fulfilling Your Prescription
Option 1: MedxVerse Pharmacy Partners
Order medications directly through the MedxVerse app. We partner with licensed pharmacies to deliver your medications to your doorstep. Benefits include guaranteed medication authenticity, home delivery, competitive pricing, and automatic refill reminders.
Option 2: Any Licensed Pharmacy
Present your e-prescription at any licensed pharmacy in Nigeria. The pharmacist can verify the prescription using the unique Prescription ID on our verification portal. Simply show the prescription on your phone or provide a printed copy.
Prescription Safety
Your safety is our priority. MedxVerse prescriptions include multiple security features:
- Digital Signature: Each prescription is digitally signed by the prescribing doctor.
- Unique Prescription ID: Every prescription has a one-time-use verification code.
- Tamper Evidence: Any modifications invalidate the digital signature.
- Pharmacy Verification: Pharmacists can instantly verify prescription authenticity online.
Prescription Refills
For medications prescribed for chronic conditions, your doctor may authorize refills. You can request a refill through the MedxVerse app without a new consultation if:
- Your condition is stable: No new symptoms or concerns.
- Refills are authorized: The original prescription includes refill allowances.
- Time since last consultation: Usually within 3–6 months depending on the condition.