Synonyms of medicines

medicines

noun

plural of medicine

as in medications

a substance or preparation used to treat disease

if you don't take all the doses of your medicine, you might get sick again

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of medicines

Elaine unravels that mystery, weaving together the way insurance companies’ coverage decisions have shaped how these medicines are used. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026

Unfortunately, Illinois Medicaid does not cover obesity medicines, putting some of the most effective treatments available out of reach for nearly 3 million Illinois residents who also deserve equitable care. — Disha Narang, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

The Associated Press spoke with patients, medical workers and aid groups in Yemen as medicines run short and some workers flee. — Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Ricks said that 700,000 new seniors started GLP-1 treatments since Medicare began covering obesity drugs in July, and that 70% of those patients are on Lilly medicines. — Cj Haddad, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Mounting debt Iran now manufactures more than 97% of its medicines by volume, Mehdi Pirsalehi, head of the country’s Food and Drug Organization, said in February. — Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Taking medicines like potassium tablets, vitamin C and more without drinking lots of water can also increase a person's risk. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Artificial tears, saliva substitutes, and prescription medicines can help manage dry eyes and dry mouth. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

Today, most hospitals lack essential supplies and medicines, forcing patients to buy everything from antibiotics to amputation saws on the black market. — Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026