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    There are a few theories regarding the meaning of the Rx symbol on prescription drugs. The most commonly held theory is that Rx is an abbreviation for the latin word "recipe," which means "to take." It is also believed that the abbreviation comes from the symbol for the ancient Roman god Jupiter, who was called upon to bless the medicine.

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