: 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 WebWhile pointing to his progressive accomplishments during his time in the Senate, Sanders listed a number remaining priorities — from universal healthcare to lowering prescription drug prices to cutting carbon emissions and protecting access to reproductive healthcare for women.—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 May 2024 Employers and government health insurance programs cover most of the cost of prescription drugs.—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for prescription drug
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