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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 many Americans, the price of prescription drugs is an enigma.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Amazon Pharmacy manages the entire process, including verifying eligibility, handling prior authorizations, and initiating enrollment, once a clinician submits an electronic GLP-1 prescription, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The research team also reviewed prescription information and hospital records.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

Four days had passed since we’d started Sir Fig Newton on insulin and prescription food, and I was no longer annoyed by the 5:40-something a.m. meow alarm.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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

"Instead of relying solely on high-frequency exercise prescriptions, once-weekly interval training can be considered a feasible and effective alternative," added Professor Siu.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 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

About 90% of U.S. drug prescriptions in 2022 were for unbranded generics.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The prescriptions come in and we fill them—and that’s about it.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier




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