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discontinuation

[dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-ey-shuhn] / ˌdɪs kənˌtɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən /


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This implies 35% market penetration before factoring in any discontinuation rates, versus the 10% the company is at today.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The discontinuation wasn’t due to safety concerns, as the drug was well tolerated across both studies and there were no serious adverse events or treatment withdrawals, Chugai added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

For women, the most common effects are excess hair growth, acne and weight gain, which are usually reversible with reduction in dosage or discontinuation.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Despite the wild success of GLP-1s, they don’t work for everyone, and discontinuation rates are high.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

In a couple of cases, where I acted as consulting physician, I have observed dropsical symptoms proceeding from laxatives and the early discontinuation of the packs during convalescence.

From Hydriatic treatment of Scarlet Fever in its Different Forms by Munde, Charles