prescribed

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A year-long inquiry into the WellBN clinic found that 78 young patients were potentially harmed after puberty-blocking drugs and cross-sex hormones were prescribed without proper checks.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But new research from Stanford Medicine and international collaborators suggests these widely prescribed drugs may be less effective for some patients because of their genetics.

From Science Daily • 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

Because she had not yet developed diabetes, the retired 69-year-old was prescribed Wegovy for weight loss rather than its sister drug, Ozempic – both of which contain the active ingredient semaglutide.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The hotel doctor prescribed a tonic that did nothing to improve his condition.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady