prescribed

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However, higher dosage Vitamin D, which is prescribed by doctors, is still classed as a food supplement and not regulated by the medicines regulator, the MHRA.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Although antidepressants are not FDA-approved specifically for IBS, they are often prescribed to help manage pain and reduce symptom severity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Roo was prescribed a high dose of vitamin D3 drops for 12 weeks in December 2024 to try to ease intense pain in his legs.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

These medications are typically prescribed at higher doses for weight loss than for diabetes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

He detected no respiratory infection but prescribed shots of liver and placenta extract, a novel therapy for weakened immune systems.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik