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dosage

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the amount of a medicine, drug, or vitamin that should be taken at one time or regularly during a period of time Each tablet has the dosage necessary to reduce pain and swelling. Some patients may benefit from a larger dosage of this medication. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

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Recent Examples of dosage This is a steep discount compared with the drugs’ cash-pay prices, which run between $149 and $449 per month, depending on the medication and dosage. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Keep an up-to-date medication list that includes the name of each medication, dosage, prescribing doctor, pharmacy information, and any allergies. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026 Residue On Clothing One of the most important considerations when using fabric softener is proper dosage. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Novo previously dropped the price for injectable Wegovy and most dosages of the diabetes drug Ozempic to $349 a month, down from $499, for consumers who purchase the medication directly from the drugmaker, telehealth partners or retail pharmacies. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dosage

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Program benefits include unlimited video calls with clinicians, monthly check-ins and dose adjustments, with medication included in one price.

— Jay Sparks, USA Today, 5 July 2026
La Réserve à La Plage—designed by Michel Reybier and Philippe Starck and dressed in Loro Piana colors—brings a dose of Palace-hotel glamour directly to Pampelonne.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

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