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prescription drug

DEFINITIONS OF: prescription drug

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n a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist

Synonyms:
ethical drug, prescription, prescription medicine
Antonyms:
over-the-counter drug, over-the-counter medicine
a drug that is sold without a prescription
Types:
refill
a prescription drug that is provided again
Type of:
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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