prescription drug

noun

Synonyms of prescription drugnext
: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription

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Residents can remain in their vehicles while safely dropping off unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs during the event, organizers said. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence. CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 As Dunham faced more procedures and an eventual hysterectomy to help treat pain from endometriosis, other prescription drugs were added to the mix. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 He was best known for passing bills to crack down on school vaccine requirements, but also authored legislation to ban smoking at youth sports and control the prescription drug market. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription drug

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prescription drug was in 1872

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“Prescription drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prescription%20drug. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

prescription drug

noun
: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription

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