PATENT MEDICINE Synonyms: 39 Similar Words

patent medicine

noun

Definition of patent medicine

as in prescription drug

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Recent Examples of patent medicine Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, the soft drink was initially sold at pharmacies as a patent medicine. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 His point was that the pills — a patent medicine used as a laxative — and the other three would all reliably deliver for the poor folks of the Mountain State. — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025 Judy Shelton got a taste of patent medicine of this sort when she was mobbed out of a Federal Reserve governorship. — Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 By the end of the century, lithia water (water with a trace amount of lithium) was marketed as a patent medicine. — Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for patent medicine

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Nationally, about 25 million people are enrolled in standalone Medicare Part D plans, while another 31 million are in Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage, according to a KFF analysis of CMS data.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans may see modest premium increases in 2027, according to an analysis by KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of prescription drug

Noun

Where that exposure is real, a fix would need to be tied to the specific prescription in front of the pharmacist, not a generic message about the drug class.

— Harshit Jain, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Treatments for acne range from over-the-counter creams and lotions to prescription-strength medications.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of prescription

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Green tea extract helps make dark circles look less noticeable, while the brand’s peptide- and botanical-based TriHex Technology helps skin make more collagen, which can leave the undereye area looking smoother and firmer over time.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Gingham, plaids, and checks are geometrically simple and can function like a neutral next to a busy botanical.

— Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026

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The discoveries that will change medicine a generation from now are probably being chased today by people asking questions no one else sees the value of yet.

— Robert C. Gallo, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026
Various parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda to treat conditions including headaches, colic, dropsy, rheumatism, nervous agitation, constipation, dyspepsia, and infections of the eye and throat.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of medicine

Noun

In cell cultures, the researchers found that gamma delta T cells could kill the cancer cells when redirected by the drug.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Almost all Florida seniors will be affected as Medicare Advantage plans pare benefits and raise deductibles, while traditional Medicare sees higher Part D out-of-pocket spending caps and the elimination of $0-premium standalone drug plans.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

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