Example Sentences

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According to the researchers, this suggests that some GPs may have prescribed HRT in anticipation that menopause could worsen existing symptoms.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026

Patients don’t always mention what their other doctors have prescribed when a history is taken, and specialists might not have access to a shared medical record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

In the past, some psychiatrists have prescribed medications such as metformin and liraglutide to help patients combat weight gain.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023

Ever since I was a doctor fresh out of residency, I have prescribed food to my patients to prevent and treat chronic health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.

From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2023

The servant reasoned the doctor must have prescribed some medicine and ordered it to be delivered to Seward immediately.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson