prescription drug

noun

Synonyms of prescription drugnext
: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription

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Recent research shows hospital prices have grown three times faster than inflation since 2000 — twice as fast as prescription drugs. Al Sharpton, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026 The Medicare premium surtax, also known as IRMAA, imposes higher Medicare Part B premiums and Part D prescription drug policy premiums on taxpayers with MAGI above certain levels. Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 According to the lawsuit, DrugPlace worked with Community Health Initiative, an organization affiliated with the Church of God in Christ that purportedly helped church members obtain expensive prescription drugs at a reduced cost. Scott Zamost,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 20 May 2026 The White House announced an expansion of its TrumpRx prescription drug discount platform, adding more than 600 generic drugs to the website, STAT says. Ed Silverman, STAT, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription drug

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prescription drug was in 1872

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“Prescription drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prescription%20drug. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

Medical Definition

prescription drug

noun
: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription

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