retseptiga
Retseptiga is an Estonian adverbial form meaning “with a prescription” or “by prescription.” It is formed from the noun retsept (prescription) with the instrumental suffix -iga. The phrase is used to describe things that require a prescription from a qualified health professional in order to obtain, dispense, or use them.
In practice, retseptiga is most commonly applied to medicines. A retseptiga ravim is a drug that can
In formal and regulatory contexts, Estonian distinguishes between prescription medicines and non-prescription (otsete) medicines. While retseptiga
See also: retsept, retseptiravim, apteek, ravim, tervishoid.