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
The Commerce Department initiated a 232 investigation into the national security impact of importing pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients earlier this year.
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
This project will require new institutions to formalize engagement and strengthen partnerships in areas including AI, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Current direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical websites have a price below the full cash price but are often higher than the out-of-pocket costs for people with insurance.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
An antibiotic discovered on Easter Island in 1964 sparked a billion-dollar pharmaceutical success story.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
This project will require new institutions to formalize engagement and strengthen partnerships in areas including AI, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Current direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical websites have a price below the full cash price but are often higher than the out-of-pocket costs for people with insurance.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
An antibiotic discovered on Easter Island in 1964 sparked a billion-dollar pharmaceutical success story.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pharmaceutical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceutical
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Trump said just last week that patented and branded drugs would face 100% levies unless companies build plants domestically.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The initial focus was to build cases against gang bosses on racketeering, terrorism and drug charges and extradite them to the United States.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Taking magnesium at the same time as some other medications (such as antibiotics or bone-strengthening medications called bisphosphonates) can interfere with their absorption.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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This means patients may be able to avoid years of medications, invasive surgeries, or lengthy downtime.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, caffeine is made synthetically, as is the case for different types of products, including pain relievers, medicines, and beverages such as energy drinks.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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Among the other steps is pursuing tougher price negotiations abroad and adopting models that sell its medicines directly to consumers or businesses.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Otherwise, don't forget the power of basic pain relief remedies.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some people consider dark chocolate a natural remedy for period cramps and pain.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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As Ellie is immune to infection, Joel's job is to escort her to Salt Lake City to meet a group called the Fireflies in order to potentially create a cure.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Pharmaceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceutical. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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