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Recent Examples of prescription drug
PBMs serve as intermediaries between insurers, drug manufacturers, and pharmacies and have faced strong criticism for their role in setting prescription drug lists and prices.
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Sophie Brams, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
The framework seeks to slash prescription drug prices by 80% to 90% and send money directly to consumers to buy insurance, rather than subsidizing insurance companies.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
Among other things, Issa has pursued legislation to lower prescription drug costs.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Social Security beneficiaries may also have premiums deducted from their monthly checks for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage or private Medicare Advantage insurance.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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Sophie Brams, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
The framework seeks to slash prescription drug prices by 80% to 90% and send money directly to consumers to buy insurance, rather than subsidizing insurance companies.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
Among other things, Issa has pursued legislation to lower prescription drug costs.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Social Security beneficiaries may also have premiums deducted from their monthly checks for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage or private Medicare Advantage insurance.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription drug
Noun
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But the likeness ends there because, to be clear, Tyler did not use the occasion to tout patent medicines.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
27 Oct. 2025
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Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, the soft drink was initially sold at pharmacies as a patent medicine.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, topical prescription acne treatments are generally safe postpartum, including antimicrobial medications.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Demetrius died of an accidental overdose after getting into a family member's prescription medications just days before his 3rd birthday in 1990.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Finally a trial of about a year, similar to a drug’s Phase 3 stage, is conducted to demonstrate safety and effectiveness at a larger scale.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Sandweg also said the Border Patrol has no business operating in a city like Minneapolis because their training is geared more toward encountering drug cartels and migrants along the border.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, a dietary ingredient is defined as a vitamin, mineral, herb, or other botanical, or amino acid dietary substance to supplement your diet by increasing the total dietary intake.—
Rebeca Schiller,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Salt & Stone Hand Cream, A fast-absorbing daily hand moisturizer infused with seaweed extracts and antioxidant-rich botanicals to leave skin soft and hydrated.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
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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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Toward the end of my four-month-long manic episode, my medication was changed.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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For many people dealing with these frustrating, often invisible symptoms, gabapentin has become a go-to medication, causing prescriptions of the drug to surge.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Either way, this won’t be a panacea for slow home sales, because a large number of people still have sub-4% mortgages.—
Brad Hunter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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But as other leagues have shown, a cap is not necessarily a panacea for competitive balance, even with an accompanying salary floor.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Prescription drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription%20drug. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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