prescribed
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“We support our medicines being prescribed to patients who meet the indicated criteria and only promote the FDA-approved indications of our medicines for appropriate patients,” a Novo Nordisk spokesperson said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Kim told BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast she was initially prescribed migraine medication but after a few days the pain had not subsided and she went to A&E.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Such conditions are treated with different medications that aren’t prone to abuse or are prescribed for shorter periods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Her doctor prescribed the arts, comedy specifically, so she went to the Upright Citizens Brigade for class.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Denied a preliminary injunction, the protesting citizens had to suffer the prescribed drenching with DDT, but thereafter persisted in efforts to obtain a permanent injunction.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
