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a substance that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections
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Medications Over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications called proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) can help treat and manage Barrett's esophagus.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025 -
To prevent stress and sleep disruptions, avoid screens, and be mindful of the timing of your meals and medications.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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In a worst case scenario, this could force Florida to tax essential needs such as food, medicines and rent.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the store will feature non-prescription medicines and vitamin supplements to support full-body wellness needs.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Those should include national defense including such products as pharmaceuticals and critical medical supplies.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Several industry leaders in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, such as Sentynl Therapeutics, are leading initiatives to raise awareness, support research, and improve access to advanced genetic screening for rare diseases in newborns.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, prison staff failed to fill any of his prescriptions as written.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The state’s opioid settlement and litigation page states that at the height of the opioid crisis in 2012, 112 opioid prescriptions were being written for every 100 Hoosiers.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Antibiotics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibiotics. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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