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can you READ these Rxs?

Registered Pharmacist Julie Coon and pharmacytechnician Karla Mason of Medicap Pharmacyin Des Moines, Iowa, were baffled by thisprescription. The illegible handwriting made ithard to decode. As is routine with hard-to-readprescriptions, Coon called the prescribingphysician's office for verification. Do youknow what medication is being ordered?

Registered Pharmacists Cheryl Waples and JohnSmestad and head pharmacy technician GeorgeKarels of Kmart Pharmacy #3777 in Dundas,Minn, had their work cut out for them whenthis prescription came in to the pharmacy.After collectively trying to determine the drugbeing ordered, the staff called the prescribingphysician's office for assistance. Canyou decipher this prescription?

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Rx 1: Phenergan syrup with codeine 6.25/10 mg/5 mL, 8 oz, 1-2 tsp po q 4-6 hr prn.Rx 2: Singulair 10 mg, 1 tablet q pm.

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