PRESCRIPTION DRUG Synonyms: 39 Similar Words

prescription drug

noun

Definition of prescription drug

as in patent medicine

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Recent Examples of prescription drug 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 Florida has separately crafted a Canadian prescription drug importation program with authorization from the federal government, but that initiative has stalled. — Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Pharmacists have long argued that middlemen called pharmacy benefit managers (PBM)—which manage prescription drug benefits for insurers—reimburse pharmacies too little for many medications, cutting into pharmacy margins. — Alana Semuels, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 Also in 1987, Tammy Faye Bakker, whose heavy mascara became her trademark, was treated at the Betty Ford Center for prescription drug addiction. — Ronnie Glassberg, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription drug

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Noun

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

Noun

And his prescription is tighter discipline — a major theme of the four day party meeting.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Employers who choose a vendor that offers prescription services as well could pay $150 or more per month per participating employee.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of prescription

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Imprisoned since 2004 and serving a life sentence, Buchanan was accused of directing drug sales, extortion, gambling and violence across San Diego County and beyond.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
They were showered with expensive clothes, spa treatments, and drugs, and given weekly allowances ranging from $150 to $200.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 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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The first step will be to clarify what people need and organize the delivery of food, medicine, hygiene products and other essentials, Lantratova said in an online statement.

— BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
There is not enough scientific evidence to recommend mouth tape as a treatment for snoring or sleep disorders, according to pediatric sleep medicine specialist Brian Chen, MD.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of medicine

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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