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a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
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Recent Examples of medications
The bill focuses on large health care companies that own pharmacies as well as insurers or pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBMs, which influence the prescription drugs Americans can get through insurance plans and how much those medications will cost.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Some experts believe that some people will need to take these medications for life to retain their results.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
The most commonly reported were over-the-counter medications or supplements (about 6%), followed by prescription drugs (more than 5%) and CBD or cannabis (about 4%).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Redirecting patients away from medications is only clinically responsible if the alternatives are accessible.
—Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026
People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking certain medications should consult a healthcare provider before using.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
As more Americans take weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, appetites are shrinking.
—Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
To get access to these weight loss medications, you must be enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan, which covers prescription drugs.
—Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 6 May 2026
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Some experts believe that some people will need to take these medications for life to retain their results.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
The most commonly reported were over-the-counter medications or supplements (about 6%), followed by prescription drugs (more than 5%) and CBD or cannabis (about 4%).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Redirecting patients away from medications is only clinically responsible if the alternatives are accessible.
—Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026
People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking certain medications should consult a healthcare provider before using.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
As more Americans take weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, appetites are shrinking.
—Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
To get access to these weight loss medications, you must be enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan, which covers prescription drugs.
—Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medications
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Gunfire broke out inside the Philippine Senate as authorities attempted to arrest a senator accused of crimes against humanity linked to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drugs crackdown.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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Up until now, the playbook has mostly been for large drugmakers to license drugs that were discovered and underwent early testing in China, or essentially take experimental drugs out of China.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The hospital performed worse than average on urinary tract infections, patients falls and injuries, falls causing broken hips and communications about medicines.—
Eva Flowe
May 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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That would essentially allow the Medicare program to piggyback on other countries that negotiate the prices of some of the most expensive medicines.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Instead, the decision should be seen as part of our larger national debate over whether, outside the most egregious cases, there is a role for race-conscious remedies in our continuing effort to build a more just society.—
Stephen L. Carter,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Pros can use chemical treatments alongside natural remedies to solve your spider problem quickly and permanently.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Medications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medications. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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