prescribed

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One father, who is taking separate legal action against the clinic, told the BBC his 16-year-old son forged his mother's signature to access hormone treatment and was prescribed oestrogen without his parents' knowledge.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are typically prescribed at higher doses for obesity treatment than for diabetes management, and more research is needed to determine whether the same genetic factors influence weight loss outcomes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

After a dangerously dense forest is cleared out with hands and heavy machinery, it’s much safer to return a few years later with prescribed fire instead, which is much cheaper.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

During the pandemic, the pills were first allowed to be prescribed virtually and shipped in the mail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Gully prescribed a regime for Annie at home, with plans that she would come to Malvern in the spring if she hadn’t gotten better.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman