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prescription

[pri-skrip-shuhn] / prɪˈskrɪp ʃən /


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“We question whether an increase in patient out-of-pocket burden—copay or coinsurance—early in the year for respiratory products may have resulted in a higher level of prescription abandonment,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Woods' lawyers can fight against the subpoena or legal order regarding prescription records by objecting to it within 10 days.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The group brings an optometrist to campus, meaning kids who need an eye exam can get one the same day and go home having gotten a prescription and ordered glasses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

On Tuesday, the company said it was expanding its range of smart glasses with two lines aimed at wearers of prescription lenses.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Get on over here, boy” I could only think she was on a new prescription, and that made me even sadder.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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