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prescription

[pri-skrip-shuhn] / prɪˈskrɪp ʃən /


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Becerra said he would reduce prescription drug prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Purdue first introduced OxyContin, a powerful prescription pain-management drug, in the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Analysts are trying to put the latest Foundayo prescription numbers into perspective, as concerns remain that Lilly’s push for market share hasn’t put it solidly ahead of Novo.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

When asked Thursday if Americans should anticipate spending more on gasoline for the foreseeable future, Trump told reporters at an event related to prescription drugs: “For a little while.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“It’s the exact same prescription as last time, but he swears that he sees better.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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