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prescription

[pri-skrip-shuhn] / prɪˈskrɪp ʃən /


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“His prescription contact lenses had expired,” Sidhar reported, “and he told his chain of command that he couldn’t even see what he was doing, and he was worried about causing accidents.”

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

For early prediabetes and mild hypertension, those habits can rival a prescription.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

‘It feels like a medical miracle’: How did a single QR code coupon cut my $618 Walgreens prescription to $15?

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

The research team also reviewed prescription information and hospital records.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

They’re a prescription pair, but there isn’t much to see at Quiz Bowl practice anyway.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

During a recent busy week, I had my groceries and prescriptions delivered to my door; that errand would once have required multiple trips to the store.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

The Wegovy pill has been held up as a success story under Novo Nordisk’s new leadership, recording more than 5 million prescriptions since January.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Children already on the medication were allowed to continue but new prescriptions could only be offered as part of a controlled clinical trial.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

More than 4.2 million patients in the US received prescriptions for the drug in 2023.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

The shampoos and lotions and balms that used to be at the back of the store I shift to shelves near the pharmacy, so that people filling prescriptions can also buy plasters and ointments.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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