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Recent Examples of patent medicine
The classic form of medical quackery in the U.S. market was patent medicine — basically useless concoctions made mainly of alcohol and morphine, sometimes containing downright damaging ingredients like lead and arsenic.
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Kim Adams, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2020
Who wouldn’t be thrilled by a single pill that could fix every unrelated malady? Pink Pills for Pale People were a ubiquitous patent medicine and thus a constant target for criticism.
—David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2021
The patent medicine industry would not fully collapse until the 1930s.
—Nicole Hemmer, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
As such, the heyday of patent medicine emphasizes the need for scientific testing and logical skepticism, particularly when confronted by cure-alls and other extraordinary claims.
—David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2021
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Kim Adams, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2020
Who wouldn’t be thrilled by a single pill that could fix every unrelated malady? Pink Pills for Pale People were a ubiquitous patent medicine and thus a constant target for criticism.
—David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2021
The patent medicine industry would not fully collapse until the 1930s.
—Nicole Hemmer, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
As such, the heyday of patent medicine emphasizes the need for scientific testing and logical skepticism, particularly when confronted by cure-alls and other extraordinary claims.
—David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2021
See all Example Sentences for patent medicine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent medicine
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Advertisement If a healthcare provider meets that standard they would be required to spend 98% of their revenues from a federal prescription drug program on direct patient care.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Oz panned the Inflation Reduction Act, though details on his position about its Medicare prescription drug provisions are scant.Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Enter Botox—a surprising solution for some people who’ve tried OTC and prescription medications with little success.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024
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Yes, Zenni provides a wide range of prescription lenses, including single-vision, bifocal, progressive and transition lenses.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Made in France, Fontbonne Herbal Liqueur is made using 26 botanicals sourced from various locations, which are macerated and distilled in small batches to preserve the original recipe and maintain quality.Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Infused with natural botanicals, the hand wash and balm work together to cleanse, moisturize, and rejuvenate her skin, leaving it delicately scented and soft to the touch.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2024
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The independent charity sponsors global research into plant medicine treatments for cancer.Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Imagine what this means for bringing new medicines to market.Raj De Datta, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Additional drug paraphilia was also found in the vehicle, according to police.Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Both companies have recently found success by selling weight loss drugs.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Patent medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20medicine. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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