as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
some pharmaceuticals can be quite risky unless taken correctly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pharmaceutical
The companies identified work in sectors including aerospace, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
—
Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Ramaswamy, who made a career as an entrepreneur leading a pharmaceuticals company before entering politics, was already a favorite for the Republican nomination with support from President Trump.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 May 2025
Major pharmaceutical companies want the patent protection given the immense costs associated with developing lifesaving and life-enhancing drugs.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
From these laws, the modern USDA– responsible for regulating meat and poultry products– and FDA, responsible for all other foods and pharmaceuticals, emerged.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pharmaceutical
Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Ramaswamy, who made a career as an entrepreneur leading a pharmaceuticals company before entering politics, was already a favorite for the Republican nomination with support from President Trump.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 May 2025
Major pharmaceutical companies want the patent protection given the immense costs associated with developing lifesaving and life-enhancing drugs.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
From these laws, the modern USDA– responsible for regulating meat and poultry products– and FDA, responsible for all other foods and pharmaceuticals, emerged.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pharmaceutical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceutical
Noun
-
Once again, these drugs are clearly marketed to CHILDREN.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
-
She was later released on the conditions of her bail, including no consumption of alcohol, marijuana or non-prescribed drugs, and had to submit random tests for each.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
With weight loss drug advertisements infiltrating aspects of everyday life from scrolling on social media to in-person shopping, it’s become quite clear just how mainstream these medications are now.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
-
In some instances, someone’s Lp(a) level might help guide medication decisions.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
The big three injectable prescription weight loss medicines: Ozempic, Victoza, and Wegovy.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
-
Laughter is truly the best medicine for stress and anxiety.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
-
Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
-
However, by the time Biden became incapacitated, that constitutional remedy was available for use.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
Turner, the Indiana Pacers' standout 3-and-D center, would be a perfect cure for what ails the Warriors around the rim — but, as Marks points out, Turner seems likely to have played himself into an incredibly lucrative new free agent deal this summer.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
-
The mastermind behind covert action, Frank Wisner, never paused to consider that his cure for defeating an imaginary worldwide communist conspiracy was worse than the disease.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pharmaceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceutical. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share