by prescription
idiom
US
: by having a written message from a doctor that officially tells one to use a medicine, therapy, etc.
The drug is only available by prescription.
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The test is only available by prescription, and it’s recommended annually by Grail for people at higher risk of cancer, such as those ages 50 and older.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
It's approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is available by prescription.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 June 2025
Some antihistamines, allergy treatments, and sleep aids are available by prescription.
—Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Topical and oral medications are available by prescription.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
It's approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is available by prescription.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 June 2025
Some antihistamines, allergy treatments, and sleep aids are available by prescription.
—Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Topical and oral medications are available by prescription.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for by prescription
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“By prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20prescription. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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