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Rx

American  
  1. prescription.

  2. (in prescriptions) take.

  3. tens of rupees.


Rx Cultural  
  1. The symbol for prescriptions.


Example Sentences

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A Medicare Advantage enrollee can get pharmacy services from Optum Rx and medical care from Optum Health.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

When this proved too challenging, he pivoted in 2023 to contract with nonprofit generic manufacturer Civica Rx, which was founded by large hospitals and philanthropies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

That’s why many Aetna policyholders get their prescriptions from CVS, Cigna policyholders use Express Scripts’ mail-order pharmacy and UnitedHealthcare policyholders use Optum Rx Home Delivery.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025

Medlin is enrolled in Rx Kids, which “prescribes” a no-strings-attached payment of $1,500 for pregnant Flint residents and $500 for each month of the baby’s first year.

From Salon • May 8, 2024

Elixir of calisaya-bark and iron; preparations of beef, iron, and wine, or the following prescription, will be found useful under such circumstances: Rx.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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