Meaning of prescription drug in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    prescription drug

    Definitions

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

    Examples

    • « he told the doctor that he had been taking his prescription regularly »

    Antonyms

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