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Recent Examples of patent medicine
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, the soft drink was initially sold at pharmacies as a patent medicine.
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
His point was that the pills — a patent medicine used as a laxative — and the other three would all reliably deliver for the poor folks of the Mountain State.
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Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
7 Feb. 2025
Judy Shelton got a taste of patent medicine of this sort when she was mobbed out of a Federal Reserve governorship.
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Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
By the end of the century, lithia water (water with a trace amount of lithium) was marketed as a patent medicine.
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Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2024
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
His point was that the pills — a patent medicine used as a laxative — and the other three would all reliably deliver for the poor folks of the Mountain State.
—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
7 Feb. 2025
Judy Shelton got a taste of patent medicine of this sort when she was mobbed out of a Federal Reserve governorship.
—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
By the end of the century, lithia water (water with a trace amount of lithium) was marketed as a patent medicine.
—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent medicine
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But this prescription drug is recommended only for five days of use.
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Medicare beneficiaries must have prescription drug coverage, known as part D, to be eligible for the medications.
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He was found with two prescription painkillers in his pocket during his arrest while also showing signs of impairment.
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The strategic prescription doesn't change if the window turns out to be shorter.
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The microfiber quilt is fully reversible and available in a variety of patterns, including botanical, striped, polka dot, and chevron designs.
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Long one of gin's most important supporting players, the botanical delivers citrus, spice, and aromatic complexity that lifts the entire spirit.
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The leading causes of death have changed dramatically since America's founding 250 years ago, highlighting how far medicine has come.
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The findings have not yet been peer-reviewed, but scientists say the work represents an important step toward understanding the basic building blocks of life and developing new technologies that could one day be used in medicine.
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But George played just 41 games in the 2024-25 season and 37 last season, when he was suspended for 25 games late in the regular season for violating the league’s drug policy.
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The drugs typically range in cost from $2,000 to $3,500 for a 30-day supply.
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“Patent medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20medicine. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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