on prescription
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British
: by having a written message from a doctor that officially tells one to use a medicine, therapy, etc.
The drug is only available on prescription.
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Average annual growth for spending on prescription drugs was 11% in 2025 an increase of more than 3% in one year.
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Joshua P. Cohen,
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2 July 2026
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“On prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20prescription. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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