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Recent Examples of prescription drug
Essential health benefits refer to basic care, like hospitalization, mental health services and prescription drugs, as mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
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Orion Rummler, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
The average American girl born in 2019 will take prescription drugs for more than half her life.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Today's top stories President Trump signed an executive action yesterday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices for Americans.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
White House officials told reporters on a call Tuesday afternoon that specifics for some of the initiatives, including how the Medicare prescription drug program will be changed, will have to wait.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 16 Apr. 2025
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Orion Rummler, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
The average American girl born in 2019 will take prescription drugs for more than half her life.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Today's top stories President Trump signed an executive action yesterday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices for Americans.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
White House officials told reporters on a call Tuesday afternoon that specifics for some of the initiatives, including how the Medicare prescription drug program will be changed, will have to wait.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription drug
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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
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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
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The drugs were found in prescription pill bottles during a baggage search on April 20 as the traveler returned from a Mexico sailing, according to an April 22 news release.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Taking the right steps can make a significant difference, from self-care options like ice, heat, and massage to medical interventions like physical therapy and prescription medications.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Bryce Hodgson's comedic S1 turn as Major's roommate in the mental institution, Scott E., was so memorable that the writers brought the actor back to play twin brother Don E., part of Blaine's drug (and brain) dealing enterprise.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
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These are powerful drugs — antipsychotics, sedatives, sleep aids — each carrying their own risks.—
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Licensed therapists use marine botanicals in their modern treatments.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Nourishing Hair Mask $64 Bergdorf Goodman Created by former Vogue staffer Negar Mohammadi, this growing haircare brand uses natural botanicals and techniques passed down from her Persian heritage.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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These include medicines that increase available dopamine, resemble dopamine or block its natural breakdown.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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The drones are also able to fly in life-saving equipment like oxygen cylinders and medicines.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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These children lack the resources to receive HIV medications and rely predominantly on America for life-saving aid.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The number of people using GLP-1 mimic medications like Ozempic has skyrocketed in recent years.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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The American physician, W. Golden Mortimer, author of History of Coca (1901), acknowledged coca as a panacea, noting its virtues as a medicine, tonic, and food.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Today, gum is again being marketed as a panacea for wellness.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Prescription drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription%20drug. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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