PRESCRIPTION DRUG Synonyms: 39 Similar Words

prescription drug

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Definition of prescription drug

as in patent medicine

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Recent Examples of prescription drug With Medicare costs, prescription drug prices and long-term care expenses weighing on household budgets, their concerns could carry significant political weight heading into Tuesday’s elections. — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 According to authorities and trial testimony, Dickerson came to Antioch in September 2022 to sell a prescription drug to Skroko’s friend Hailey Miller. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 After responding to their most visible attacks, the two candidates traded barbs over a slew of policy issues, including health care, prescription drug prices, tariffs and the ongoing war with Iran. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 Believe it or not, the first Medicare prescription drug negotiations bill passed the House in 2007 after Democrats’ big wins in 2006 — even though the policy didn’t become law for another 15 years. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription drug

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So much so that as Shaker communities dwindled through the nineteenth century, others wanted the cachet of their name in the patent medicine world.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 May 2026
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

Definition of patent medicine

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Other experts share Jiang’s concern that some women are getting prescriptions for testosterone at doses that may be too high.

— Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2026
Folks who wear prescription glasses can continue using their corrective lenses alongside the system.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of prescription

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The Democrat touted his experience responding to the pandemic and negotiating lower drug prices, but critics, including some inside the administration, accused him of passivity and of mishandling an influx in child migrants.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Inflation and economic pressure have led more Americans to eat at home or turn to fast food for a cheaper option, while the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has curbed customers’ appetites.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of drug

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Each botanical is distilled separately before being blended together, a production technique that master distiller Steve Wilson has said was inspired by perfume (the design of the bottle follows suit).

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
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

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Flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces for as long as two days and on soft materials such as pillows for about 12 hours, according to Susan Werner, MD, a family medicine provider at Geisinger Nanticoke.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Dr Amir Firouzjaei, a general practitioner and traditional Chinese medicine expert who has lived in Dubai for three years, believes the movement taps into something deeper.

— Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of medicine

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Rising healthcare costs are forcing some older Americans to draw down retirement savings or consider skipping medication, making affordability a major concern for a highly motivated voting bloc.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
For women considering testosterone therapy, Cabeca said doctors should look at the patient's overall health, including heart history, blood pressure, cholesterol, metabolic health, medications and family history.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of medication

Noun

But Roy cautions against treating consumption as a panacea for control.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
While there’s no panacea for a longer life, researchers have found that certain foods are strongly associated with healthy aging and a reduced risk of chronic disease.

— Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of panacea

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