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Recent Examples of patent medicine
Sales of purgatives, tonics, syrups and patent medicines like Carter’s Little Liver Pills went through the roof as ordinary people were encouraged to closely monitor the frequency and quality of their bowel movements.
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Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
In addition, companies and drugstores exploited loopholes by creating and selling patent medicines with high alcohol content.
—David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2023
The classic form of medical quackery in the U.S. market was patent medicine — basically useless concoctions made mainly of alcohol and morphine, sometimes containing downright damaging ingredients like lead and arsenic.
—Kim Adams, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2020
Who wouldn’t be thrilled by a single pill that could fix every unrelated malady? Pink Pills for Pale People were a ubiquitous patent medicine and thus a constant target for criticism.
—David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2021
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Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
In addition, companies and drugstores exploited loopholes by creating and selling patent medicines with high alcohol content.
—David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2023
The classic form of medical quackery in the U.S. market was patent medicine — basically useless concoctions made mainly of alcohol and morphine, sometimes containing downright damaging ingredients like lead and arsenic.
—Kim Adams, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2020
Who wouldn’t be thrilled by a single pill that could fix every unrelated malady? Pink Pills for Pale People were a ubiquitous patent medicine and thus a constant target for criticism.
—David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent medicine
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Recommendations For Healthcare Organizations There are several things leaders in the healthcare space can do to help tackle the costs of prescription drugs.—
Danny Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The overhaul also will bring changes to the agency that scrutinizes the safety of prescription drugs, food and medical devices.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Midway through the third quarter, Miles paused to fidget with her prescription goggles, took another dribble, then fired off a no-look scoop pass to Westbeld, who put the Irish up by four points.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Telemedicine will also be a game-changer, with opportunities for virtual consultations leading to faster prescriptions of necessary medication.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Massages are customized to the individual, and incorporate various techniques like deep tissue, Swedish, and aromatherapy (add-ons, like CBD and hot salt stones, are available too; and the botanicals used are ethically-sourced).—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Mar. 2025
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Its fragrant peels are the one of just three botanicals which flavor the cleverly simple Komosa brand.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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It was also used to season foods, mixed into drinks, combined with medicines, and given as a gift.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today, more of us than ever are turning to the internet and technologies like remote medicine for healthcare services and advice.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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President Claudia Sheinbaum early this month stressed that to stop the flow of drugs into the United States, the U.S. must address gun smuggling.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Patent medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20medicine. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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