prescriptions
word · lemma: prescription
Definition
Written instructions from a doctor that allow you to get specific medicines from a pharmacy. Can also refer to rules or recommendations given by an authority.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for medicine orders from doctors. Always plural when talking about several pieces of paper for different medicines. Can be both countable ("five prescriptions") and uncountable in legal/academic contexts ("prescriptions for success"). Often collocates with 'fill', 'renew', or 'write'.
Example Sentences
I'm waiting for the pharmacist to fill my prescriptions.
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Do your prescriptions usually change every year?
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My insurance only covers some of my prescriptions.
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He picked up his prescriptions at the pharmacy.
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The doctor wrote three prescriptions for her treatment.
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Some prescriptions must be renewed every month.
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