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Recent Examples of patent medicine
The school, which occupied a massive home that patent medicine entrepreneur and Civil War surgeon Col. George G. Green built for his daughter in 1912, was full of intact original details, like decorative tiles in the faculty bathroom, bronze sconces in the hallways and an old intercom system.
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Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 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
But one American industry is still keeping the spirit of patent medicine alive: dietary supplements.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 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
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Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 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
But one American industry is still keeping the spirit of patent medicine alive: dietary supplements.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent medicine
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At a press conference in late 2025, federal officials made some big claims about leucovorin, a prescription drug usually reserved for people on cancer chemotherapy.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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With dozens of lobbyists filling the room, a House panel Wednesday approved a proposal aimed at lowering prescription drug prices in Florida.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Get your prescription refills now Get your medicine, and medicine for your children, pets and anyone else in your household, as soon as possible.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to Reuters, leaving your pills in the extreme cold (or heat) can significantly alter the effectiveness of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.—
Elissa Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Your personal attendant will take care of anything from unpacking and ironing your clothes to drawing you a hot bubble bath of essential oils, botanicals, and bath salts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Dec. 2025
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More than three-quarters of Americans take at least one supplement, botanical, mineral or vitamin, according to the FDA.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
15 Dec. 2025
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Naltrexone is available with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider, such as a primary care doctor, addiction medicine specialist or psychiatrist.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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She's been vocal about the unique needs of helping the BIPOC population, which often lacked access to or trust in traditional medicine.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Mass migration, overflows at the border, and worsening street conditions because of drug dealing and crime in San Francisco are some of the issues Karina Velasquez started paying more attention to after the 2020 elections.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The sentence will be followed by two years probation, and Humes must remain drug and alcohol free with screenings.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Patent medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20medicine. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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