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Definition of Prescription drug
1. Noun. A drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist. "He told the doctor that he had been taking his prescription regularly"
Exact synonyms: Ethical Drug, Prescription, Prescription Medicine
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Specialized synonyms: Refill
Antonyms: Over-the-counter Drug, Over-the-counter Medicine
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Specialized synonyms: Refill
Antonyms: Over-the-counter Drug, Over-the-counter Medicine
Definition of Prescription drug
1. Noun. (pharmacology) A licensed medicine that is regulated by legislation to require a prescription before it can be obtained. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com