as in to specify
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
in chess, you can move the various pieces only in certain prescribed ways
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Novo Nordisk said patients who are prescribed Wegovy can purchase the obesity drug through the company's NovoCare Pharmacy for $499 per month.
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Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Since returning to the Vatican last week, he has been prescribed two months of rest and recovery.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
The vet prescribed a dewormer for Oscar, who is scheduled to return for a follow-up appointment soon.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Providers also often prescribe these drugs to treat type 2 diabetes, which commonly occurs alongside MASH.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
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Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Since returning to the Vatican last week, he has been prescribed two months of rest and recovery.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
The vet prescribed a dewormer for Oscar, who is scheduled to return for a follow-up appointment soon.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Providers also often prescribe these drugs to treat type 2 diabetes, which commonly occurs alongside MASH.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Prescribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribe. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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