"Prescription narcotics" refers to strong medications that can only be obtained legally with a doctor's prescription. They are usually used for managing severe pain but can also be misused or addictive if not taken as directed. Full definition
Answer: You would think Easter Bunnies would be beyond reproach but sometimes police need to walk the costumed Easter Bunny at the mall away from the public area so they can arrest him for illegally possessing prescription narcotics. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
«It is in this light that we believe the call by the Senate President for a review of our drug laws is so timely and very welcomed,» Youth Rise said, «We look forward, that under His leadership, that an effective legal and policy framework will be developed to address and ameliorate the menace of illicit drugs, and the abuse of over the counter and prescription narcotic drugs in Nigeria.» (newsdiaryonline.com)
Prescription narcotic painkillers — drugs such as Oxycontin, Vicodin and Percocet — are not as effective as NSAIDs for inflammatory pain, he explained. (health.com)