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Prescription drug
/pɹɪskɹˈɪpʃən dɹˈʌɡ/
/pɹɪskɹˈɪpʃən dɹˈʌɡ/Prescription drug
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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
Example
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.
