: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription
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But this prescription drug is recommended only for five days of use.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026 The initiative could yield returns in the form of new prescription drugs or medical breakthroughs, which would help the state recoup its investment.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026 Medicare beneficiaries must have prescription drug coverage, known as part D, to be eligible for the medications.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 June 2026 Mike Blake | Tom Little | Reuters Medicare beneficiaries must be enrolled in Part D, a prescription drug plan, to qualify for the new coverage.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription drug