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Recent Examples of patent medicine
But one American industry is still keeping the spirit of patent medicine alive: dietary supplements.
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Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2025
Judy Shelton got a taste of patent medicine of this sort when she was mobbed out of a Federal Reserve governorship.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
In reality, Kang explains, many patent medicines contained drugs like cocaine, morphine or alcohol, giving the illusion of an immediate soothing effect.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
By the end of the century, lithia water (water with a trace amount of lithium) was marketed as a patent medicine.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2025
Judy Shelton got a taste of patent medicine of this sort when she was mobbed out of a Federal Reserve governorship.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
In reality, Kang explains, many patent medicines contained drugs like cocaine, morphine or alcohol, giving the illusion of an immediate soothing effect.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
By the end of the century, lithia water (water with a trace amount of lithium) was marketed as a patent medicine.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent medicine
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Gaulden also pleaded guilty to his role in a prescription drug fraud ring in Utah.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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In April 2024, Gaulden was apprehended for his involvement in a massive prescription drug fraud ring while under house arrest in Huntsville, Utah.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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On the other hand, prescription medications require the involvement of a licensed doctor and pharmacist.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Key Takeaways Hypothyroidism is managed with prescription medication.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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Labeled Capella Spa, the line leans into South Pacific botanicals.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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Distilled in Rajasthan and matured using a mix of Indian and European oak, this single malt incorporates native Indian botanicals like vetiver and rasna—a subtle nod to Ayurveda and local flavor.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The 2025 survey polled more than 1,300 physician offices looking at average wait time among six specialties: obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, and family medicine.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Harry quickly gets a taste of his own medicine when a call comes in from Kat McAllister (Janet McTeer).—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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People taking certain drugs should avoid taking turmeric supplements.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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Indiana’s 15-year pause in executions stemmed largely from difficulty obtaining lethal injection drugs.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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“Patent medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20medicine. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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