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Recent Examples of prescription drug
Trump delivered remarks on lowering prescription drug prices during the event.
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Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
The Medicare prescription drug plan, known as Part D, is completely voluntary.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The total number of prescription drug plans has dropped by half since 2024, KFF said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
States that scored best offered Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans with better coverage, making accessing and affording care easier.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
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Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
The Medicare prescription drug plan, known as Part D, is completely voluntary.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The total number of prescription drug plans has dropped by half since 2024, KFF said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
States that scored best offered Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans with better coverage, making accessing and affording care easier.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
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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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In nine of the 10 states, at least 15% of the population have GLP-1 prescriptions, according to insurance claims data.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Their prescription for Democrats included a plea to stop focusing on identity politics, to infuse the party with young blood and to talk about affordability issues affecting Americans.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old man, was not hurt and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which police say is standard procedure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Such advances are particularly valuable in drug discovery, where precise molecular design is essential, as well as in the development of advanced materials and agrochemicals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Anyone with diabetes or taking glucose-lowering medications should consult a healthcare provider before adding magnesium, berberine, or both to their management plan.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mixed benefits for bone health Weighted vests are not a panacea, and there are limits to what wearing one can accomplish.—
Kristen Marie Beavers,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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The sap was a panacea for infections, and considered a treatment for some cancers.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Prescription drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription%20drug. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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