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Recent Examples of patent medicine
Judy Shelton got a taste of patent medicine of this sort when she was mobbed out of a Federal Reserve governorship.
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Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
In reality, Kang explains, many patent medicines contained drugs like cocaine, morphine or alcohol, giving the illusion of an immediate soothing effect.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
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
Sales of purgatives, tonics, syrups and patent medicines like Carter’s Little Liver Pills went through the roof as ordinary people were encouraged to closely monitor the frequency and quality of their bowel movements.
—Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
In reality, Kang explains, many patent medicines contained drugs like cocaine, morphine or alcohol, giving the illusion of an immediate soothing effect.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
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
Sales of purgatives, tonics, syrups and patent medicines like Carter’s Little Liver Pills went through the roof as ordinary people were encouraged to closely monitor the frequency and quality of their bowel movements.
—Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent medicine
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President announced on Tuesday new measures to lower the costs of prescription drugs, which include increasing competition and creating transparency.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration and GOP lawmakers promised voters in 2024 that the party would lower the cost of prescription drugs, viewed by consumers as a significant economic concern.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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The drugs were found in prescription pill bottles during a baggage search on April 20 as the traveler returned from a Mexico sailing, according to an April 22 news release.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Taking the right steps can make a significant difference, from self-care options like ice, heat, and massage to medical interventions like physical therapy and prescription medications.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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For the Lego-loving mom, pick up this pretty succulent from the brand’s botanicals line that’s amassed more than 12,200 perfect ratings.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Generally, an elixir refers to a non-alcoholic beverage made with functional ingredients—such as herbs, mushrooms or botanicals—intended to deliver specific physical or emotional effects beyond simple refreshment.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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An 'awakening for the Republicans'? Will Cole, a functional medicine practitioner, has known Kennedy for almost a decade.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who. animal behavior animals medical technology medicine 1 free article left Want More?—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Bryce Hodgson's comedic S1 turn as Major's roommate in the mental institution, Scott E., was so memorable that the writers brought the actor back to play twin brother Don E., part of Blaine's drug (and brain) dealing enterprise.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
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These are powerful drugs — antipsychotics, sedatives, sleep aids — each carrying their own risks.—
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Patent medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20medicine. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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