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prescription

[pri-skrip-shuhn] / prɪˈskrɪp ʃən /


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Glucosamine is widely sold without a prescription and is especially popular among older adults who take it for joint discomfort and joint health.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

But there are prescription drugs that can delay the advance in the early stages, or treat symptoms in later stages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

They are facing an impending deadline that could abruptly cut off their prescription supply.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

As well as capping prescription fees, other changes include:

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

I have my goaltending gear—the prescription goggles, knee pads, and elbow pads—in a drawer in my room.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

Nobody forced viewers to follow his unsound prescriptions.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

As for Medicare cuts, “I’d budget for premiums, prescriptions and out-of-pocket costs, then test whether the retirement plan still works if those costs rise faster than expected,” she said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

But he quickly finds that his medical terminology and prescriptions are of little use to the patients troubled by ghostly memories.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Women are posing as men to buy testosterone from online pharmacies because of difficulties getting NHS prescriptions in Wales, according to a consultant.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

I’ve heard of prescriptions for antibiotics, but for machines?

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper




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