prescription drug
Plural
prescription drugs
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a medication that needs a written order from a licensed healthcare provider to be bought because of its potential side effects and risks
- Prescription drugs come with specific dosage instructions for safe use.
- My friend takes a prescription drug to manage her chronic condition.
- The doctor prescribed a common painkiller as a prescription drug for my injury.
- The nurse explained the importance of following the prescription drug schedule.
- He went to the pharmacy to pick up his prescription drug for pain relief.
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