Prescription Drugs
/ˌprɛskrɪpʃən drʌɡz/
Definitions
- (n.) Medicinal drugs that are legally available only with a medical prescription due to their potency, potential for abuse, or side effects.
The doctor prescribed prescription drugs to treat the patient's chronic condition.
Forms
- prescription drug
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Commentary
The term 'prescription drugs' emphasizes regulatory and legal restrictions on access and distribution, important in pharmaceutical law and controlled substances regulation.
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