09/04/2025
👉OET WRITING TIPS👇
✅ Key Rules for Writing Drug Dosages in OET:
Use generic names of drugs unless a brand name is specifically required.
Avoid abbreviations like "OD", "BD", "TDS", or "QID". Instead, write:
once daily
twice daily
three times a day
four times a day
Use metric units (e.g., mg, g, mL).
Avoid trailing zeros (e.g., write 5 mg, not 5.0 mg).
Use leading zeros for doses less than 1 (e.g., 0.5 mg, not .5 mg).
Spell out units if there's a chance of confusion (e.g., micrograms instead of mcg, especially if handwritten).
Use numbers (not words) for doses and frequencies (e.g., 1 tablet, not one tablet).
📌 Examples of Drug Dosage Writing in OET Letters:
1. Simple Dosage
She was prescribed paracetamol 500 mg to be taken every 6 hours as needed for pain relief.
2. Antibiotic Prescription
He was started on amoxicillin 500 mg, three times a day for 7 days to treat the infection.
3. Insulin Dosage
He is currently on insulin glargine 20 units at bedtime and insulin lispro 5 units before meals.
4. Inhaler Use
She uses salbutamol inhaler, 2 puffs every 4 to 6 hours as needed for wheezing.
5. Blood Pressure Medication
He is taking lisinopril 10 mg once daily to control his blood pressure.
6. Dose Adjustment
Her metformin dose was increased to 850 mg twice daily due to poor glycaemic control.
✍️ How it might appear in a letter:
Dear Doctor,
Mr. Ahmed has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He has been commenced on metformin 500 mg twice daily, with plans to review his blood sugar control in two weeks. He was also advised on dietary modifications and exercise.
Kindly continue his management and monitor his response to the medication.
Best Regards
Dr Muhammad Zeeshan Ali
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