by prescription
phrase
US
: by having a written message from a doctor that officially tells one to use a medicine, therapy, etc.
The drug is only available by prescription.
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Daily medications, either by prescription or over the counter, may interact with heat or lead to dehydration or overheating.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Starting Wednesday, eligible Medicare beneficiaries can receive GLP-1s for obesity for $50 per month by prescription.
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Sony Salzman,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Starting Wednesday, eligible Medicare beneficiaries can receive GLP-1s for obesity for $50 per month by prescription.
—
Sony Salzman,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for by prescription
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“By prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20prescription. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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