Prescription (Adjective)
Meaning
Available only with a doctor's written prescription; "a prescription drug".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The medication is available by prescription only, so you'll need to see a doctor to get it.
- Many prescription medications have serious side effects that patients need to be aware of.
- She was taking a prescription antidepressant to help manage her symptoms.
- The pharmacist required a prescription from the doctor before filling the order.
- Some prescription painkillers have been linked to addiction and overdose in recent years.