What does the cryptic crossword clue "Medic on English ship gets drug and small bandages (7)" mean?

The definition is "bandages". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DR (abbreviation="Medic") + E (abbreviation="English") + SS (abbreviation="ship") + E (abbreviation="drug") + S (abbreviation="small") = DRESSES; definition: "bandages" The answer is DRESSES.

Medic on English ship gets drug and small bandages (7)

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