-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of prescription drug in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
While PBMs have dominated the pharmacy benefits market with unchallenged authority–the three largest PBMs managing over 80% of the prescription drugs dispensed in the US–tectonic shifts in the market have begun to expose cracks in the legacy PBM model.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
So, is Hovde on board with lowering prescription drug prices or not?
—D.l. Davis, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Perry died from acute effects of the prescription drug ketamine at the age of 54, according to an autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE in December 2023.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
By contrast, Kelly said Harris would cut taxes for the middle class and make prescription drugs more affordable.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prescription drug
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1872, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of prescription drug was
in 1872
Dictionary Entries Near prescription drug
Cite this Entry
“Prescription drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prescription%20drug. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
prescription drug
noun
: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription
More from Merriam-Webster on prescription drug
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for prescription drug
Britannica English: Translation of prescription drug for Arabic Speakers
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share