on prescription

phrase

British
: by having a written message from a doctor that officially tells one to use a medicine, therapy, etc.
The drug is only available on prescription.

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Her life was further complicated by ongoing legal disputes and financial troubles, and her weight fluctuations and seeming dependence on prescription drugs were relentlessly covered in the media. — Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 An assessment of claims data will allow manufacturers to have improved visibility on prescription drug utilization and the allocation of 340B discounts. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 GoodRx, which is a website that helps patients find discounts on prescription drugs, has been a key partner for TrumpRx, providing the coupon infrastructure that works in the existing healthcare system. — Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 July 2026 That's why investors want the latest on prescription trends and traction in the psoriasis market. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on prescription

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“On prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20prescription. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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