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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
That said, people with pre-existing kidney or liver conditions and those taking medications that affect fluid balance, should talk to a healthcare provider before starting these supplements.
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Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
If the Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act is signed into law by Governor Kemp, the Act would mandate the Georgia Department of Community Health to conduct an annual review of all medications, treatments, and services for Medicaid enrollees living with the disease.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Which insurance plans cover GLP‑1 medications?
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) treatment combines medications, structured nutrition, and therapy to help manage hunger, behavior, and growth.
—Health, 15 Apr. 2026
As standard medications are not effective when treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, those infected will receive alternative treatment, the notice states.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
While cholera hasn't yet reached that crisis point, the bacteria’s ability to adapt means current medications could eventually become useless, experts warn.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
That includes roughly $11,000 for the clinic procedure and about $5,000 for fertility medications, which are billed separately through a pharmacy.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
That figure includes approximately $11,000 in clinic fees and about $5,000 for medications, which are typically billed through a separate pharmacy.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
If the Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act is signed into law by Governor Kemp, the Act would mandate the Georgia Department of Community Health to conduct an annual review of all medications, treatments, and services for Medicaid enrollees living with the disease.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Which insurance plans cover GLP‑1 medications?
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) treatment combines medications, structured nutrition, and therapy to help manage hunger, behavior, and growth.
—Health, 15 Apr. 2026
As standard medications are not effective when treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, those infected will receive alternative treatment, the notice states.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
While cholera hasn't yet reached that crisis point, the bacteria’s ability to adapt means current medications could eventually become useless, experts warn.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
That includes roughly $11,000 for the clinic procedure and about $5,000 for fertility medications, which are billed separately through a pharmacy.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
That figure includes approximately $11,000 in clinic fees and about $5,000 for medications, which are typically billed through a separate pharmacy.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medications
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The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2026
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Petrochemicals include a wide range of non-fuel products derived from oil that are essential to the production of plastics, electronics, fertilizers, medicines and many other items.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Precious, an advocate for equitable access to medicines, and Anne-Claire, a respected global health diplomat, together helped ensure the world would be better protected from future pandemics.—
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Florida has vigorously fought any effort to force health administrators to pay for additional in-home nursing, or to implement other remedies that might reduce the state’s reliance on institutions.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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This all comes down to the idea that rights aren’t really rights without remedies.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Medications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medications. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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