on prescription

phrase

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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GoodRx, which is a website that helps patients find discounts on prescription drugs, has been a key partner for TrumpRx, providing the coupon infrastructure that works in the existing healthcare system. Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 July 2026 That's why investors want the latest on prescription trends and traction in the psoriasis market. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Bressman says Utah should have demanded data on prescription refills up front, not after Doctronic was up and running. ABC News, 6 July 2026 Average annual growth for spending on prescription drugs was 11% in 2025 an increase of more than 3% in one year. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on prescription

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“On prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20prescription. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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