PATENT MEDICINE Synonyms: 39 Similar Words

patent medicine

noun

Definition of patent medicine

as in prescription drug

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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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for patent medicine

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This surge is fueled by rising medical costs, prescription drug prices, and reduced federal subsidies.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Medical and prescription drug spending increased 10%, a greater increase than in recent years.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of prescription drug

Noun

Extra firm compression, between 30-40 mmHg, offers prescription-level pressure and should only be worn under the supervision of a doctor to treat severe venous disorders.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Buyers weighing a five-figure red light bed or a prescription neurostimulator are increasingly asking for wavelength specs, clinical citations and clearance details before checking out.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

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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.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Long one of gin's most important supporting players, the botanical delivers citrus, spice, and aromatic complexity that lifts the entire spirit.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of botanical

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Costs are rising due to hospital and doctor bills, and prescription drug spending is higher, in part, due to the popularity of GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs and specialty drugs to treat medical conditions such as cancer.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Agents try to determine how long the drugs have been in the water and check their sources to see if anyone was expecting a delivery in that time range, the sheriff said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

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