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prescribes

  • present tense form of prescribe (3rd person singular).

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"I want every person who prescribes the drug to warn women of the possible side effects," she added.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

When he gets sedentary patients, Alter prescribes exercise like a drug.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

At Carafem, a reproductive healthcare company that prescribes abortion medication via telehealth in 19 states and D.C., providers have offered the option of misoprostol-only abortions since 2020.

From Slate May 18, 2026

It prescribes questions to be asked to make that determination.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

To bring them into balance, Dr. Harlow prescribes two powerful drugs—an "emetic" to make Phineas throw up and a "purgative," a powerful laxative, to evacuate his bowels.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman