as in doses
the amount of a medicine, drug, or vitamin that should be taken at one time or regularly during a period of time
Each tablet has the dosage necessary to reduce pain and swelling. Some patients may benefit from a larger dosage of this medication. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
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Recent Examples of dosages
Studies also test a range of dosages, some of which appear to have an effect, while others do not.
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 12 May 2026
Zinc is safe for most adults at daily dosages of up to 40 milligrams (mg).
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, a professional organization for pharmacists, includes 14 brands or dosages of estrogen patches in its most current list of drugs in shortage.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 11 May 2026
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, a professional organization for pharmacists, includes 14 brands or dosages of estrogen patches in its most current list of drugs in shortage.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 10 May 2026
At the highest dosages, the daily Wegovy pill costs up to $299 while Foundayo tops out at $349.
—Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
At the highest dosages, the daily Wegovy pill costs up to $299 while Foundayo tops out at $349.
—Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 6 May 2026
Compounding, in which pharmacies mix ingredients for specialized medicines or to copy a drug but at different dosages, has flourished as Americans chase more affordable options.
—Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Many have gotten around that by tweaking dosages or adding ingredients so that their products are considered different enough from the brand-name drugs.
—Naomi Kresge, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 12 May 2026
Zinc is safe for most adults at daily dosages of up to 40 milligrams (mg).
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, a professional organization for pharmacists, includes 14 brands or dosages of estrogen patches in its most current list of drugs in shortage.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 11 May 2026
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, a professional organization for pharmacists, includes 14 brands or dosages of estrogen patches in its most current list of drugs in shortage.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 10 May 2026
At the highest dosages, the daily Wegovy pill costs up to $299 while Foundayo tops out at $349.
—Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
At the highest dosages, the daily Wegovy pill costs up to $299 while Foundayo tops out at $349.
—Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 6 May 2026
Compounding, in which pharmacies mix ingredients for specialized medicines or to copy a drug but at different dosages, has flourished as Americans chase more affordable options.
—Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Many have gotten around that by tweaking dosages or adding ingredients so that their products are considered different enough from the brand-name drugs.
—Naomi Kresge, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dosages
doses
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One study suggested that patients should be prescribed three or four doses, as well as an additional dose in case it’s needed.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Those assigned to higher doses worked their way up to the highest dose.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Dosages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosages. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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