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Recent Examples of prescription drug
Cohen also questions Dale’s cause of death, noting what the attorney said was a combination of alcohol and a prescription drug in Dale’s system.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The organization has been lobbying the administration to change or remove a law from the Biden administration that allows Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
The chains have struggled in recent years because of lower reimbursement rates for prescription drugs and new competition from Amazon, causing their profits to decline.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
In this context, PBMs negotiate the net prices of prescription drugs and the terms and conditions for patient access.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The organization has been lobbying the administration to change or remove a law from the Biden administration that allows Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
The chains have struggled in recent years because of lower reimbursement rates for prescription drugs and new competition from Amazon, causing their profits to decline.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
In this context, PBMs negotiate the net prices of prescription drugs and the terms and conditions for patient access.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription drug
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His point was that the pills — a patent medicine used as a laxative — and the other three would all reliably deliver for the poor folks of the Mountain State.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
7 Feb. 2025
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But one American industry is still keeping the spirit of patent medicine alive: dietary supplements.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Generic drugs make up about 90% of all U.S. prescriptions, and around 47% of those generics are made in India, which is facing a 26% tariff.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Patients seeking to transfer a prescription can fax the request to 203-384-4757.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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In theory, the same approach could also be expanded beyond cosmetics to applications such as drug testing and wound healing.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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Methotrexate: Methotrexate is a drug used to treat cancer and some autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Steer clear of physical exfoliants or scrubs, chemical exfoliants (salicylic or glycolic acids, for example), acne fighters like sulfur or benzoyl peroxide, botanicals such as essential oils, and other active ingredients that might stress out sensitive skin.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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These globe-spanning gins embrace bold botanicals that intrigue and delight.—
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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Orange could be due to certain medications, or an issue with the liver or bile duct.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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His office initially attributed the pause to an adverse reaction to new medication.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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If the rule of law is indeed in danger due to the public’s lack of education, then more continual education becomes the panacea.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Despite the health risks of having a higher weight, losing weight is far from a panacea.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Prescription drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription%20drug. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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