Meaning of the word "get a prescription filled" in English

What does "get a prescription filled" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

get a prescription filled

US /ɡɛt ə prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən fɪld/
UK /ɡɛt ə prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən fɪld/
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Idiom

to take a doctor's written instruction for medicine to a pharmacy and receive the medicine

Example:
I need to go to the pharmacy to get a prescription filled.
It took only ten minutes to get my prescription filled.