prescription drug

noun

: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription

Examples of prescription drug in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Do Any Other Drugs Interact With Cymbalta or Effexor XR? Drug-drug interactions need to be addressed before taking any prescription drug. Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2024 But of course, prescription drugs have their place. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024 Harris, on the other hand, wants to raise corporate taxes, take on price gouging, ban additional hidden fees and late charges, cap unfair rent increases, cap prescription drugs costs for all Americans. Kayla Gaskins, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024 What has Kelly said or done to help seniors? 2022: Kelly supported legislation allowing the government to negotiate certain prescription drug prices to help older Americans. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prescription drug 

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Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prescription drug was in 1872

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“Prescription drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prescription%20drug. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Medical Definition

prescription drug

noun
: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription

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