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 But this prescription drug is recommended only for five days of use. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Mike Blake | Tom Little | Reuters Medicare beneficiaries must be enrolled in Part D, a prescription drug plan, to qualify for the new coverage. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 28 June 2026 The plans also offer enrollees additional benefits, such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, and prescription drug coverage, and have now attracted more than half of all Medicare enrollees. — Julie Appleby, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Federal officials specifically called out prescription drug spending, which soared more than 11% in 2025. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 25 June 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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Extra firm compression, between 30-40 mmHg, offers prescription-level pressure and should only be worn under the supervision of a doctor to treat severe venous disorders.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Buyers weighing a five-figure red light bed or a prescription neurostimulator are increasingly asking for wavelength specs, clinical citations and clearance details before checking out.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

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Costs are rising due to hospital and doctor bills, and prescription drug spending is higher, in part, due to the popularity of GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs and specialty drugs to treat medical conditions such as cancer.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Agents try to determine how long the drugs have been in the water and check their sources to see if anyone was expecting a delivery in that time range, the sheriff said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

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The microfiber quilt is fully reversible and available in a variety of patterns, including botanical, striped, polka dot, and chevron designs.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Long one of gin's most important supporting players, the botanical delivers citrus, spice, and aromatic complexity that lifts the entire spirit.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of botanical

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Maintenance inhalers are either long-acting airway dilators or anti-inflammatory medications like steroids that patients should take daily.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Though effective medication exists, the issue is persistent in areas with a lack of easy access to testing, treatment and clean water so people don't rely on local bodies of water for drinking and bathing.

— William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026

Definition of medication

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Fish oil supplements and omega-3 fatty acids are often touted as a panacea for everything from heart health and brain function to immune systems and overall everyday well-being.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 29 June 2026
More bureaucracy — in the form of the new stand-alone Department of Gun Violence Reduction — while well-intentioned, isn’t the panacea to what plagues our city, especially as whoever is appointed head of this new department will enjoy too much independence from the mayor.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

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