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Prescription Drugs
Prescription Drugs: A prescription drug (also prescription medication or prescription medicine) is a pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed. In contrast, over-the-counter drugs can be obtained without a prescription. The reason for this difference in substance control is the potential scope of misuse, from drug abuse to practicing medicine without a license and without sufficient education. Different jurisdictions have different definitions of what constitutes a prescription drug.
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NOV 21, 2024Cardiology
A new clinical trial has shown that a weight loss drug reduces the risk of death from heart failure for patients with ob ...Written By: Savannah LoganNOV 04, 2024Neuroscience
Taking five or more medications is linked to worse health outcomes among older adults with Alzheimer's disease and relat ...Written By: Annie LennonMAR 07, 2024Cannabis Sciences
Cannabis products with high levels of the nonintoxicating cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) may reduce symptoms of anxiety m ...Written By: Annie LennonFEB 22, 2024Neuroscience
Recent studies suggest a potential link between the use of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is), commonly prescr ...Written By: Greta AnneFEB 22, 2024Cannabis Sciences
A study published in PLoS ONE analyzed survey data provided by Danish dog owners. The University of Copenhagen research ...Written By: Kerry CharronFEB 08, 2024Cell & Molecular Biology
For many years, rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were getting lower, but that trend has reversed in recen ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 29, 2024Drug Discovery & Development
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone density and an increased risk of fractures, is linked to systemi ...Written By: Greta AnneNOV 29, 2023Drug Discovery & Development
FDA makes alarming revelation about widely prescribed antiseizure medications, levetiracetam and clobazam.Written By: Amielle MorenoNOV 29, 2023Cardiology
A popular weight loss drug appears to reduce heart risks.Written By: Savannah LoganNOV 24, 2023Microbiology
Humans and most animals host a community of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, in their gastrointestinal ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 14, 2023Cannabis Sciences
A recent study published in Exploration of Medicine examines how cannabis could be replacing prescription sleep aids, ei ...Written By: Laurence Tognetti, MScOCT 30, 2023Genetics & Genomics
A small study has identified common features among infants born to women who used fentanyl during their pregnancies.Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 24, 2023Immunology
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that affects many children and adults worldwide. Whi ...Written By: Greta AnneSEP 25, 2023Technology
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) is making its presence known, with the potent ...Written By: Greta AnneAUG 21, 2023Drug Discovery & Development
In a promising move to tackle the escalating costs of prescription drugs, a new initiative known as the Limited-Competit ...Written By: Greta AnneJUL 23, 2023Clinical & Molecular DX
Cystitis and urinary tract infections can be a recurrent problem for many people. The pathogenic bacteria that can cause ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 19, 2023Cannabis Sciences
A policy analysis conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found legalization of medical cannabis use did not red ...Written By: Kerry CharronJUL 18, 2023Health & Medicine
Opill, the first hormonal contraceptive pill approved for over the counter (OTC) sales in the United States, marks a sig ...Written By: Greta AnneJUL 13, 2023Cannabis Sciences
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs examines the facts and fiction behind a recently hyped can ...Written By: Laurence Tognetti, MScJUN 28, 2023Drug Discovery & Development
A recent trial conducted at the University of Sydney has raised doubts about the effectiveness of opioids...Written By: Amielle MorenoJUN 28, 2023Cannabis Sciences
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry indicates a significant link between cannabis use disorder (CUD) and the developmen ...Written By: Kerry CharronMAY 21, 2023Cannabis Sciences
A multidisciplinary research team from Rutgers University published a commentary in JAMA Psychiatry to advocate for clar ...Written By: Kerry CharronMAY 18, 2023Cannabis Sciences
Researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine conducted one of the first studies of COVID-19 impacts on access to ...Written By: Kerry CharronMAY 09, 2023Drug Discovery & Development
JAMA Research Letters study found that ODA incentives make orphan disease treatments as profitable as those for more pre ...Written By: Amielle Moreno
NOV 21, 2024
Cardiology
A new clinical trial has shown that a weight loss drug reduces the risk of death from heart failure for patients with ob
...
Written By:
Savannah Logan
NOV 04, 2024
Neuroscience
Taking five or more medications is linked to worse health outcomes among older adults with Alzheimer's disease and relat
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
MAR 07, 2024
Cannabis Sciences
Cannabis products with high levels of the nonintoxicating cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) may reduce symptoms of anxiety m
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
FEB 22, 2024
Neuroscience
Recent studies suggest a potential link between the use of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is), commonly prescr
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
FEB 22, 2024
Cannabis Sciences
A study published in PLoS ONE analyzed survey data provided by Danish dog owners. The University of Copenhagen research
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
FEB 08, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
For many years, rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were getting lower, but that trend has reversed in recen
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 29, 2024
Drug Discovery & Development
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone density and an increased risk of fractures, is linked to systemi
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
NOV 29, 2023
Drug Discovery & Development
FDA makes alarming revelation about widely prescribed antiseizure medications, levetiracetam and clobazam.
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
NOV 29, 2023
Cardiology
A popular weight loss drug appears to reduce heart risks.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
NOV 24, 2023
Microbiology
Humans and most animals host a community of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, in their gastrointestinal
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 14, 2023
Cannabis Sciences
A recent study published in Exploration of Medicine examines how cannabis could be replacing prescription sleep aids, ei
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
OCT 30, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
A small study has identified common features among infants born to women who used fentanyl during their pregnancies.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 24, 2023
Immunology
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that affects many children and adults worldwide. Whi
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
SEP 25, 2023
Technology
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) is making its presence known, with the potent
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
AUG 21, 2023
Drug Discovery & Development
In a promising move to tackle the escalating costs of prescription drugs, a new initiative known as the Limited-Competit
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
JUL 23, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
Cystitis and urinary tract infections can be a recurrent problem for many people. The pathogenic bacteria that can cause
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 19, 2023
Cannabis Sciences
A policy analysis conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found legalization of medical cannabis use did not red
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
JUL 18, 2023
Health & Medicine
Opill, the first hormonal contraceptive pill approved for over the counter (OTC) sales in the United States, marks a sig
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
JUL 13, 2023
Cannabis Sciences
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs examines the facts and fiction behind a recently hyped can
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
JUN 28, 2023
Drug Discovery & Development
A recent trial conducted at the University of Sydney has raised doubts about the effectiveness of opioids...
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
JUN 28, 2023
Cannabis Sciences
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry indicates a significant link between cannabis use disorder (CUD) and the developmen
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
MAY 21, 2023
Cannabis Sciences
A multidisciplinary research team from Rutgers University published a commentary in JAMA Psychiatry to advocate for clar
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
MAY 18, 2023
Cannabis Sciences
Researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine conducted one of the first studies of COVID-19 impacts on access to
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
MAY 09, 2023
Drug Discovery & Development
JAMA Research Letters study found that ODA incentives make orphan disease treatments as profitable as those for more pre
...
Written By:
Amielle Moreno