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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MAR 24, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
MAR 24, 2020
ACEIs and ARBs may make coronavirus infections worse, which can help explain why older adults are faring so much worse.
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 16, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
MAR 16, 2020
As the legalization of medical cannabis increases in the U.S. and around the globe, its effects on a variety of conditions and behaviors are under examinat
WRITTEN BY:
Julia Travers
MAR 13, 2020
Immunology
MAR 13, 2020
A drug commonly used to treat certain types of malaria has been found to have some surprising synergistic effects: having an anti-inflammatory effect on lu
WRITTEN BY:
Tara Fernandez
MAR 12, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
MAR 12, 2020
Thirty-three states, Washington D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands now have a comprehensive, publicly a...
WRITTEN BY:
Julia Travers
MAR 05, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
MAR 05, 2020
People over 50 are the fastest-growing group of cannabis users. As journalist Alex Halperin pointed out in The Guardian, “The generation that camped
WRITTEN BY:
Julia Travers
FEB 23, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
FEB 23, 2020
Bacterial enzymes can serve many processes, from breaking down pollutants and digesting foods to metabolizing drugs.
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 20, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
FEB 20, 2020
Antibiotics for superbug infections? A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences claims that a combination of compounds can ta
WRITTEN BY:
Nouran Amin
FEB 12, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
FEB 12, 2020
Cannabis use can carry a variety of benefits and risks for recreational consumers, patients, doctors and businesses. And where there is risk, there is ofte
WRITTEN BY:
Julia Travers
JAN 10, 2020
Health & Medicine
JAN 10, 2020
Cannabis edibles are growing in popularity, while cannabis products become more widely accepted across the country and beyond. However, it looks like scien
WRITTEN BY:
C Reardon
DEC 27, 2019
Microbiology
DEC 27, 2019
It takes a long time for a drug to be approved for use in humans; repurposing existing drugs is one way to get around that hurdle.
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 08, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
DEC 08, 2019
Occasional fasting has been linked to a variety of health benefits.
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 04, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
DEC 04, 2019
Researchers find cannabis is being used as a sleep-aid in Colorado. Many Americans struggle with sleep disturbances -- some estimates put the percentage at
WRITTEN BY:
Julia Travers
DEC 01, 2019
Microbiology
DEC 01, 2019
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs for heartburn relief; they can reduce stomach acid levels.
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 26, 2019
Microbiology
NOV 26, 2019
A flu drug, while still safe and effective, encourages flu viruses to mutate, especially in children.
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 12, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
NOV 12, 2019
Pharmaceutical drugs aren’t doing the job for women with endometriosis pain, and cannabis seems to be an exceedingly popular alternative. As a chroni
WRITTEN BY:
Kara Marker
OCT 25, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
OCT 25, 2019
U.S.A. Triathlon has just made a sponsorship deal with a company selling CBD products. This is a first for national gove...
WRITTEN BY:
Kara Marker
OCT 17, 2019
Neuroscience
OCT 17, 2019
The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins Medicine does not look like your average doctor's office - there are couches, paintings of natural scenery, and glowing
WRITTEN BY:
Nina Lichtenberg
OCT 16, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
OCT 16, 2019
Each year, there are over 60 million new cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Mostly caused by road traffic crashes and falls, TBI often causes intracran
WRITTEN BY:
Annie Lennon
OCT 15, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
OCT 15, 2019
One, five, or ten milligrams? Is there a standard 'dose' for THC (the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis)? No, but addiction experts think there should be. In collaboration with scientis
WRITTEN BY:
Nina Lichtenberg
OCT 11, 2019
Health & Medicine
OCT 11, 2019
Gavin Newson, the governor of California and the leading 2016 proponent of the recreational pot legalization initiative Proposition 64, signed a bill on We
WRITTEN BY:
C Reardon
OCT 09, 2019
Neuroscience
OCT 09, 2019
A new study from the University of East Anglia finds that despite a 2-fold increase in antidepressant use, depres...
WRITTEN BY:
Amanda Mikyska
SEP 19, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
SEP 19, 2019
Adderall has a reputation for giving people a feeling of euphoria, increasing energy levels and enhancing abilities to focus and concentrate. And coinciden
WRITTEN BY:
Annie Lennon
SEP 18, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
SEP 18, 2019
In recent years, ketamine has received growing interest for its neuroprotective effects. Known to alleviate symptoms of depression in just hours whereas co
WRITTEN BY:
Annie Lennon
SEP 10, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
SEP 10, 2019
Modafinil, often sold under the name “Provigil”, is a wakefulness-promoting drug used to treat excessive sleeping in conditions such as narcole
WRITTEN BY:
Annie Lennon
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