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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In 2026, two-thirds of Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage charge no premium beyond the Part B premium. Eve Cunningham, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 In today’s deeply partisan America, few issues unite voters across the aisle — but prescription drug pricing reform is one of them. Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 Crucially, the military should balance these financials with attractive inducements such as robust family health care coverage, prescription drug cost reductions, and partial pension possibilities for those who provide vital service short of a full 20-year career. Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026 Seven months later, Armstrong opened up to Rolling Stone about how the incident (and some undisclosed health issues) was the result of an addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription drug

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

prescription drug

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

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