The Medical Benefits Scheme Pharmacy accepts prescriptions written by a duly registered medical practitioner (doctor) within the state of Antigua & Barbuda. All prescriptions require the following:

1. The name, age and address of the person for whom the prescription is issued;
2. The date the prescription was written;
3. The name of the drug(s), strength, pharmaceutical dosage form (i.e. tablets, capsules, injections, liquids etc.) and adequate directions for use by the patient;
4. The quantity of the drug to be supplied;
5. The name, address and legible signature of the prescriber, who must be registered as a medical practitioner in the state of Antigua & Barbuda.

To process a prescription at the Medical Benefits Scheme Pharmacy, the patient to whom the prescription belongs must present the following :

• Medical Benefits Scheme Card of the patient;
• A valid photo identification card (ID); or in the event of an authorized person collecting the medication, the ID of the authorized person;
• MBS authorization card.

Medical Benefits Pharmacies dispenses drugs and medical supplies in accordance with a prescription.