Synonyms of medications

medications

noun

plural of medication

as in drugs

a substance or preparation used to treat disease

the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drugs
• medicines
• remedies
• cures
• medicinals
• pharmaceuticals
• prescriptions
• pills
• medicaments
• antibiotics
• physics
• potions
• specifics
• syrups
• tablets
• prescription drugs
• botanicals
• injections
• tonics
• nostrums
• patent medicines
• panaceas
• ointments
• lotions
• capsules
• cordials
• wonder drugs
• miracle drugs
• antiseptics
• salves
• cure-alls
• poultices
• liniments
• caps
• tinctures
• purgatives
• cathartics
• sera
• shots
• embrocations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of medications

Some but not all of his medications came, because the health plan said his provider needed to clarify his prescriptions. — Renuka Rayasam, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026

The drugs normalized injectable medications, and patients saw the power of peptides firsthand. — Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 July 2026

Aging bones are more fragile, making fractures more likely, while blood-thinning medications, which many older adults take, can increase the risk of severe internal bleeding after a fall. — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Around 11% of Americans are currently on medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, according to a report published this month. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

There are medications to administer, feedings to prepare, and animals to monitor. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The extra hair ties, lotion bottles, lip balms, and stack of books can be pared down, as can any chargers, medications, and other items that don’t belong. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026

What began as a sudden, life-altering diagnosis at age 37 evolved into a decade and a half of medical hurdles, including nine daily medications and frequent hospitalizations that forced her to abandon her favorite activities. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Flea, tick medications can stop an infestation Humane society officials and veterinarians said shelters across Texas are trying to prevent infestations in animals by giving them prescription flea and tick medications. — John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026