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2. Prescription drug - Wikipedia

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   The simple possession of a prescription-only medicine without a prescription is legal unless it is covered by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. [ 5 ] A patient visits a medical practitioner or dentist , who may prescribe drugs and certain other medical items, such as blood glucose-testing equipment for diabetics .

3. Federal drug policy of the United States - Wikipedia

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   The drug policy in the United States is the activity of the federal government relating to the regulation of drugs. Starting in the early 1900s, the United States government began enforcing drug policies. These policies criminalized drugs such as opium, morphine, heroin, and cocaine outside of medical use.

4. Medical prescription - Wikipedia

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   The prescription symbol, ℞, as printed on the blister pack of a prescription drug A prescription , often abbreviated ℞ or Rx , is a formal communication from a physician or other registered healthcare professional to a pharmacist , authorizing them to dispense a specific prescription drug for a specific patient.

5. Have unwanted prescription drugs at home? Here's where to ...

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   In April 2024, the 26th Drug Takeback Day collected 670,136 pounds of unwanted drugs with 4,607 law enforcement agencies participating at 4,869 collection sites. Since 2016, the program has ...

6. Controlled Substances Act - Wikipedia

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   Except when dispensed directly to an ultimate user by a practitioner other than a pharmacist, no controlled substance in Schedule II, which is a prescription drug as determined under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 USC 301 et seq.), may be dispensed without the written or electronically transmitted (21 CFR 1306.08) prescription of ...

7. What You Need to Know About Medicare Prescription Drug ... - AOL

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   Prescription drugs not covered by Medicare Part D include: fertility drugs. medications used to treat anorexia or other weight loss or gain when these conditions aren’t part of another diagnosis.

8. Understanding Part D Prescription Plans - AOL.com

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   Some prescription drug (Part D) plans charge a $0 yearly deductible, but this amount can vary depending on the provider, your location, and more. Medicare Part D catastrophic coverage: What to know.

9. Prescription drug addiction - Wikipedia

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   Prescription drug addiction is the chronic, repeated use of a prescription drug in ways other than prescribed for, including using someone else’s prescription. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] A prescription drug is a pharmaceutical drug that may not be dispensed without a legal medical prescription .