prescription drugs

Definition of prescription drugsnext
plural of prescription drug

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription drugs
Noun
  • My uncle Phil deserved one that did not force him to choose between his prescriptions and his credit card balance.
    James Hart, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Companies like Hers, Ro, RemedyMeds, and MEDVi offer holistic weight loss programs for GLP-1 medications, including coaching, prescriptions, fulfillment, and weight loss program development.
    Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Hospitalizations linked to combined use of kratom and other substances, such as illicit drugs or antidepressants, jumped 1,300% over the 10-year period, from 40 admissions to 549.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The sheriff's office said Woods agreed to take a breathalyzer test which showed no alcohol in his system, but refused to take a urine test, which is used to detect drugs or medication.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The committee substitute aligned the bill with federal requirements, beginning the start of co-pays in October 2028 and reducing them to $5 for all health care services and $1 for prescription medications.
    Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Later that month, Tarrant County deputies searched Laura's home and seized her cell phone, two tablets, two laptops, and medical supplies and medications prescribed to her son.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Prescription drugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription%20drugs. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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