on prescription
idiom
British
: by having a written message from a doctor that officially tells one to use a medicine, therapy, etc.
The drug is only available on prescription.
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Under the order, the federal government would establish price targets on prescription drugs.
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The Editors, National Review, 15 May 2025
The law also called for penalties on drug companies that raised prices on prescription drugs faster than the rate of inflation.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Imagine living with a chronic disease like hemophilia, HIV, or diabetes, where your health and survival depend on prescription medications that come with a high price tag.
—Jacki Stratoudakis, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Americans spent $98 billion out of pocket on prescription drugs in 2024, marking a cumulative 25% increase over five years, according to an annual report from analytics firm IQVIA.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 5 May 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 15 May 2025
The law also called for penalties on drug companies that raised prices on prescription drugs faster than the rate of inflation.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Imagine living with a chronic disease like hemophilia, HIV, or diabetes, where your health and survival depend on prescription medications that come with a high price tag.
—Jacki Stratoudakis, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Americans spent $98 billion out of pocket on prescription drugs in 2024, marking a cumulative 25% increase over five years, according to an annual report from analytics firm IQVIA.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for on prescription
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“On prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20prescription. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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