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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
Cadillic further expressed uneasiness with the city’s move to request prior authorization through UM extending to other non-specialty medications beyond GLP-1 drugs.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Extremely high intakes from supplements may interact with certain medications or cause unwanted side effects.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The study cited past research that showed people on GLP-1 medications quit at rates ranging from 36 to 81% within one year of starting the drugs.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
But more than a month later, the site only offers discounts on 54 prescription drugs, and many medications already have cheaper generic versions or savings programs available elsewhere.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Some of the most common topical allergy medications are corticosteroid creams, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Of those, more than 20,000 had used GLP-1 medications.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026
Now, rising health care costs and the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies are driving expenses even higher, leaving many patients at risk of losing access to life-saving medications.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Blood pressure medications can also cause electrolyte abnormalities, which are more likely to be life-threatening in an older patient.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Extremely high intakes from supplements may interact with certain medications or cause unwanted side effects.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The study cited past research that showed people on GLP-1 medications quit at rates ranging from 36 to 81% within one year of starting the drugs.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
But more than a month later, the site only offers discounts on 54 prescription drugs, and many medications already have cheaper generic versions or savings programs available elsewhere.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Some of the most common topical allergy medications are corticosteroid creams, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Of those, more than 20,000 had used GLP-1 medications.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026
Now, rising health care costs and the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies are driving expenses even higher, leaving many patients at risk of losing access to life-saving medications.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Blood pressure medications can also cause electrolyte abnormalities, which are more likely to be life-threatening in an older patient.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medications
Noun
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Fort Lauderdale police have stepped up patrols for the city's annual spring break, focusing on maintaining order with a strict no-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol on the beach.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For those seeking all-day relief, there are 24-hour allergy medicines.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The shipment included medicines, medical equipment, a mobile health unit, shelter materials, basic necessities and infant formula.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Only when all reasonable remedies have been exhausted should litigation be considered.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Harrison wrote that her office reserves the right to use other remedies at its disposal.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Medications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medications. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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