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has been prescribing

  • present perfect progressive of prescribe (3rd person singular).

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Dr. Michael Lutter, a Texas-based psychiatrist, has been prescribing GLP-1s for some patients with bulimia and binge-eating disorder for years, particularly those who have tried and failed with other treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Fox has been prescribing GLP-1s for a few younger children with obesity and the results have been “transformative,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

She has been prescribing them muscle relaxants for short-term use, and has been recommending physical activity, reduced screen time and fixed routines.

From New York Times Apr. 16, 2022

Sheriff Tim Helder didn’t say how many inmates at the 710-bed facility had been given ivermectin and defended the health provider the jail uses that has been prescribing the medication.

From Seattle Times Aug. 25, 2021

Disclaimer aside, Gowon has been prescribing like a corner drugstore.

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