prescription drug

noun

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

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Notably, that cap only applies to prescription drugs that are covered by your plan, Cubanski said. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025 Earlier in his testimony, Mead explained his approach to dealing with Kay’s issues were also based on his experience with an extended family member who had mood swings due to prescription drugs. Sean Emery, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025 The sale of insulin is part of the state’s CalRx initiative aimed at lowering prescription drug prices for Californians. Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 That can entail switching between original Medicare to the privatized Medicare Advantage options or adding on Medicare Part D for prescription drugs. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

prescription drug

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

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