Prescription Drug
/ˌprɛskrɪpʃən drʌɡ/
Definitions
- (n.) A medication legally dispensed only with a valid medical prescription.
The patient obtained the prescription drug from a licensed pharmacy.
Forms
- prescription drug
- prescription drugs
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Commentary
The term specifically emphasizes legal authorization and restrictions on dispensing; important in regulatory and liability contexts.
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