Prescription Medication
/prɪˈskrɪpʃən mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A drug or medication legally dispensed only by prescription from a licensed healthcare professional.
The patient was required to obtain a prescription medication to treat her condition.
Forms
- prescription medication
- prescription medications
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Commentary
In legal contexts, emphasis is on the authorization and regulatory control involved in dispensing these medications.
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