Three times per week vs Three times a week

Both "three times per week" and "three times a week" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

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Three times per week

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates the frequency of an activity happening three times within a week.

Examples:

I go to the gym three times per week.
She practices the piano three times per week.
The medication should be taken three times per week.
The class meets three times per week.
He visits his grandmother three times per week.

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Viraferon is given three times per week (every other day) by subcutaneous injection (under the skin).
For semi-static tests, feeding should preferably be done daily, but at least three times per week (i.e. corresponding to media changes).
The recommended posology of Rebif is 44 micrograms given three times per week by subcutaneous injection.
Point bees, until we figure out who the sun is, maybe we need to go back to meeting like one to three times per week.
It is necessary to feed the larvae, preferably daily or at least three times per week.
The test vessels should be observed at least three times per week to make visual assessment of any abnormal behaviour (e.g. leaving sediment, unusual swimming), compared with the control.
Dose The usual dose is 44 micrograms (12 million IU) given three times per week for adults and adolescents from 16 years of age.
The device will ensure that: During weeks one and two, Rebif 8.8 micrograms are injected three times per week.
During weeks three and four, Rebif 22 micrograms are injected three times per week.
The usual dose is 44 micrograms (12 million IU) given three times per week for adults and adolescents from 16 years of age.
The frequency of medium renewal will depend on the stability of the test substance, but should be at least three times per week.
A lower dose of 22 micrograms (6 million IU) given three times per week, is recommended for patients who cannot tolerate the higher dose. adolescents from the age of 12 years.
When treatment is started, in order to reduce some of the side effects, it is recommended that: During weeks one and two, Rebif 8.8 micrograms should be injected three times per week.
From the fifth week onwards, the usual dose is 44 micrograms (12 million IU) given three times per week for adults and adolescents from 16 years of age.
After 4 weeks, the doctor will do tests and, if the treatment response is not sufficient, your dose may be raised to 40 IU/kg per injection, given three times per week.
The initial dose for injections into veins is 40 IU per injection for every 1 kg of your body weight, given three times per week.
Dosage reductions of rifabutin by at least 75% of the usual 300 mg/ day are recommended (ie 150 mg on alternate days, or three times per week).
This service is defined as morning delivery, seven days a week, of newspapers published at least three times per week.
A lower dose of 22 micrograms, also given three times per week by subcutaneous injection, is recommended for patients who cannot tolerate the higher dose in view of the treating specialist.
a) Correcting the anaemia The initial dose is 20 IU per injection for every 1 kg of your body weight, given three times per week.

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Three times a week

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also indicates the frequency of an activity happening three times within a week.