Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription drugs
Noun
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Patients in that age group also received eight injections and seven prescriptions.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026 -
During the early years of the pandemic, prescriptions for ivermectin surged to 10 times pre-pandemic levels — as doctors prescribed it off-label.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Richins later asked for drugs a second time, saying the investor wanted something stronger, Lauber said.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Agents looked through Hylton’s cell phone and saw texts and notes about hauling the drugs to Fort Lauderdale, and an exact location in the city to offload the contraband, the complaint states.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Researchers will spend years piloting the program alongside other initiatives, such as bringing on advanced airway management to help trauma victims breathe more effectively after a severe injury and administering antibiotics and other medications to help improve patient outcomes.—
Meg Cunningham,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Flu, if caught early, can be treated with antiviral medications to lessen symptoms and their duration.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Prescription drugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription%20drugs. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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