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

Meanwhile, employer-plan spending and utilization of GLP-1 drugs — diabetes medications widely used for weight loss — have risen roughly 50 to 65 percent since 2023. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Her defense says she was prescribed 13 medications over four months as her mental health deteriorated. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

At the time of their interview, Clancy was taking antipsychotic and anti-anxiety medications including olanzapine (brand name Zyprexa), bupropion (brand name Wellbutrin), clonidine and propranolol, Mack said. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

That day, Brian Hickerson shows the officer a bag of Panettiere’s medications, the police report said. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Resistance training is also key to preventing the muscle loss that accompanies weight loss from GLP-1 medications, aging and recovering from injury. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

When properly prescribed and monitored, psychiatric medications are tools. — Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026

Tackling issues like the discovery of new medications for complicated diseases or better materials for renewable energy use, according to experts. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Millions of Americans are dropping pounds faster than ever thanks to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026