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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 committee substitute aligned the bill with federal requirements, beginning the start of co-pays in October 2028 and reducing them to $5 for all health care services and $1 for prescription medications.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
Later that month, Tarrant County deputies searched Laura's home and seized her cell phone, two tablets, two laptops, and medical supplies and medications prescribed to her son.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Drivers should read warning labels carefully, avoid mixing medications without medical advice, and speak with a doctor or pharmacist before driving.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Preventing or managing chronic conditions early can reduce long-term costs by limiting expenses related to medications, copays and frequent doctor visits.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Statin medications lower cholesterol levels, especially with lifestyle changes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
American chain restaurants have been increasingly rethinking their portion sizes as a result of the widespread use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, as Fox News Digital has reported.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Lilly's Zepbound and Novo's Wegovy are injectable weight-loss drugs that have accelerated global demand for weight-loss medications.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Why Powder Prices Keep Rising Whey protein powder prices have reached record highs over the last several years due to supply shortages and surging demand, partly driven by the explosion of GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
Later that month, Tarrant County deputies searched Laura's home and seized her cell phone, two tablets, two laptops, and medical supplies and medications prescribed to her son.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Drivers should read warning labels carefully, avoid mixing medications without medical advice, and speak with a doctor or pharmacist before driving.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Preventing or managing chronic conditions early can reduce long-term costs by limiting expenses related to medications, copays and frequent doctor visits.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Statin medications lower cholesterol levels, especially with lifestyle changes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
American chain restaurants have been increasingly rethinking their portion sizes as a result of the widespread use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, as Fox News Digital has reported.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Lilly's Zepbound and Novo's Wegovy are injectable weight-loss drugs that have accelerated global demand for weight-loss medications.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Why Powder Prices Keep Rising Whey protein powder prices have reached record highs over the last several years due to supply shortages and surging demand, partly driven by the explosion of GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medications
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His story, from New York City busker to his felony conviction for running drugs to a full-scale breakthrough over the past five years, runs parallel to that of McLane.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Boosting feasibility, lenacapavir’s manufacturer was a principal participant in the subscription agreements for hepatitis C drugs.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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People might be more willing to take a pill to treat obesity because so many adults already take oral medicines to manage blood pressure and cholesterol.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are given as weekly injections and, along with rival drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, have transformed weight-loss and diabetes treatment, with millions of people taking the medicines.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Medications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medications. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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