Medication program overlooked by office (8)

I believe the answer is:

ointment

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'medication' is the definition.
(ointment is a kind of medication)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for ointment that I've seen before include "Medicinal application" , "Medicinal unguent" , "Medicinal rub" , "Lotion" , "Healing cream" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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