has been prescribing
- present perfect progressive of prescribe (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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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.
From Time Magazine Archive
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