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MustAsk Posted 12 years ago
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Prescribe to/ for?

Hi

Which sounds best to you?

1.This drug should not be prescribed [to] children.
2.This drug should not be prescribed [for] children.
3.Children should not be prescribed this drug.

Are they all correct?
  

Top answer

I think 1 and 3 are OK. As for 2, it is prescribe something for something, as, " This medicine is prescribed for fever" .

  • I think 1 and 3 are OK.
  • As for 2, it is prescribe something for something, as, " This medicine is prescribed for fever" .
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I think 1 and 3 are OK.
As for 2, it is prescribe something for something, as, "This medicine is prescribed for fever".

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