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
Rumbello explains that while more people are actively seeking alternatives to pharmaceuticals, many remain uncertain about which solutions are credible.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The pharmaceutical industry models molecular interactions before clinical trials.
—Nikhil Handigol, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The French pharmaceutical giant eschewed licensing an enterprise version of the AI chatbot ChatGPT for internal use.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The approval marks a milestone for Brazil’s pharmaceutical industry as local drugmakers seek to enter the booming market for GLP-1 medicines, the class of drugs that includes Ozempic.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 27 May 2026
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The pharmaceutical industry models molecular interactions before clinical trials.
—Nikhil Handigol, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The French pharmaceutical giant eschewed licensing an enterprise version of the AI chatbot ChatGPT for internal use.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The approval marks a milestone for Brazil’s pharmaceutical industry as local drugmakers seek to enter the booming market for GLP-1 medicines, the class of drugs that includes Ozempic.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceutical
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New studies are fueling optimism about the drugs’ potential role in prevention and treatment — especially in breast, colon and lung cancer.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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The personalized mRNA cancer therapy, called intismeran autogene, combined with the cancer immunotherapy drug KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), is a collaboration between Merck and Moderna.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The semaglutide medication slows the digestive system, and combined with reduced appetite and lower fluid intake, that can leave users feeling backed up for weeks at a time.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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The flat-rate medication pricing, dietitian access and live video visits offer more clinical structure than many telehealth competitors at a comparable price point.—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Elio and his friend work on a service project in a rural community, while Celi learns traditional medicine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Recovered patients describe experience Baraka Bulambulu, one of those who recovered, told the Associated Press on Sunday that community members feared contracting an unknown illness from them, keeping their distance while delivering food and medicine.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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In a loss, OpenAI could face pressure to implement remedies like age-gating free ChatGPT accounts to protect kids, shutting down conversations that discuss violence and suicide, and removing features that the state says deceptively make ChatGPT feel like talking to a human.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Stories like Martinez’s are fueling interest in HBOT as a treatment for long COVID, a broad constellation of symptoms, including brain fog and debilitating fatigue that affects millions of people worldwide and has no clear remedy.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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Daraxonrasib is not a cure for cancer; tumors eventually figure out a way to grow again.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Although lifestyle changes are not a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, consistent, long-term habits may help slow cognitive decline, support daily functioning, and improve overall quality of life.—
Lisa Rapaport,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 May 2026
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“Pharmaceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceutical. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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