pharmaceutical

noun

Definition of pharmaceuticalnext
as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease some pharmaceuticals can be quite risky unless taken correctly

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Recent Examples of pharmaceutical In healthcare and pharmaceutical supply chains, drug products become unusable after expiration dates are reached. — Santanu Boral, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Cognitive intelligence could allow Washington to unlock the frontiers of scientific discovery, from materials science to pharmaceuticals. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 The nation has ambitious goals of ramping up existing pharmaceutical and leather industries, and even moving into autos, medical devices, and semiconductors. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 So why haven’t pharmaceutical companies invested in clinical trials on popular peptides? — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pharmaceutical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceutical
  1. drug
  2. medication
  3. medicine
  4. remedy
  5. cure
Noun
  • The Democrat touted his experience responding to the pandemic and negotiating lower drug prices, but critics, including some inside the administration, accused him of passivity and of mishandling an influx in child migrants.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Inflation and economic pressure have led more Americans to eat at home or turn to fast food for a cheaper option, while the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has curbed customers’ appetites.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of drug
Noun
  • Rising healthcare costs are forcing some older Americans to draw down retirement savings or consider skipping medication, making affordability a major concern for a highly motivated voting bloc.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • For women considering testosterone therapy, Cabeca said doctors should look at the patient's overall health, including heart history, blood pressure, cholesterol, metabolic health, medications and family history.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of medication
Noun
  • Flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces for as long as two days and on soft materials such as pillows for about 12 hours, according to Susan Werner, MD, a family medicine provider at Geisinger Nanticoke.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Dr Amir Firouzjaei, a general practitioner and traditional Chinese medicine expert who has lived in Dubai for three years, believes the movement taps into something deeper.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of medicine
Noun
  • Many rely on traditional remedies and visit doctors infrequently, Nolt said.
    — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Without a remedy likely to address its alleged injury, the DOJ lacked standing.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • There is no cure for AS, but treatment options like medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle habits can help reduce pain and inflammation.
    — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In both cases, the cure is worse than France’s current sickness.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of cure

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“Pharmaceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceutical. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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