prescription drug

noun

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

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There would be no deductibles, co-pays or other forms of cost-sharing, except for some brand-name prescription drugs if generics are available. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 But at a hearing in May, Judge Steele granted the state’s request for access to Woods’ prescription drug records. — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Talarico’s plan involves breaking up large healthcare companies, allowing people to shop around for medication and lowering prescription drug prices. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 Those plans must cover essential health benefits, such as prescription drugs and mental health coverage. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription drug

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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

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

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