n.
1) to administer; prescribe a ~
2) to take a ~
3) a mild; powerful, strong; weak ~
4) a generic; habit-forming; miracle, wonder; non-addictive; nonprescription, over-the-counter; prescription; proprietary; sulfa ( AE ), sulpha ( BE ); toxic ~
5) ( misc. ) a ~ on the market ('smt. for which there is little demand'); a ~ addict; a ~ dealer/pusher