Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are software applications that are prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider. They are used on a mobile device such as a mobile phone, tablet, smartwatch, or laptop computer. The goal of prescription digital therapeutics is to evaluate, diagnose, manage symptoms, or treat an illness, injury, or disease. Other types of software applications are used for general wellness and do not require a prescription by a health care provider.


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