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a substance or preparation used to treat disease
some pharmaceuticals can be quite risky unless taken correctly
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Recent Examples of pharmaceuticals
These systems face rising costs for labor, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
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Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
That's when he was struck by the connection between organic chemistry and the making of complex pharmaceuticals.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
The bulk of animal testing is for experimental procedures for purposes like basic research, to develop treatments for health problems in animals and humans, regulatory research, and in safety testing for pharmaceuticals and other substances.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Challenges of plastic packaging Plastic packaging is commonly used to protect food, pharmaceuticals and personal care products.
—J. Carson Meredith, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
But a smart national strategy would prioritize strategically important industries, like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, over consumer products.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Pesticides and pharmaceuticals were not the most common chemicals found but rather compounds from everyday products such as hygiene products.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
What is new, however, is the scale, accessibility, and uptake of faddish pharmaceuticals.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
At the mouths of rivers and along the coasts, the research team found large concentrations of pharmaceuticals such as beta blockers, antidepressants and antibiotics.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
That's when he was struck by the connection between organic chemistry and the making of complex pharmaceuticals.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
The bulk of animal testing is for experimental procedures for purposes like basic research, to develop treatments for health problems in animals and humans, regulatory research, and in safety testing for pharmaceuticals and other substances.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Challenges of plastic packaging Plastic packaging is commonly used to protect food, pharmaceuticals and personal care products.
—J. Carson Meredith, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
But a smart national strategy would prioritize strategically important industries, like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, over consumer products.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Pesticides and pharmaceuticals were not the most common chemicals found but rather compounds from everyday products such as hygiene products.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
What is new, however, is the scale, accessibility, and uptake of faddish pharmaceuticals.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
At the mouths of rivers and along the coasts, the research team found large concentrations of pharmaceuticals such as beta blockers, antidepressants and antibiotics.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceuticals
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Hospitalizations linked to combined use of kratom and other substances, such as illicit drugs or antidepressants, jumped 1,300% over the 10-year period, from 40 admissions to 549.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office said Woods agreed to take a breathalyzer test which showed no alcohol in his system, but refused to take a urine test, which is used to detect drugs or medication.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While medications remain essential for many patients, complementary technologies are expanding the range of options available for managing common conditions such as seasonal allergies.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Conversations around food and body image are louder than ever, from the body positivity movement to the widespread rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy changing how many adults relate to hunger, appetite and weight.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Those closures affected 20% of global air cargo capacity, raising the risk of delays for higher-value cargo such as medicines, aircraft components and electronics.—
Vidya Mani,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some pharmacies offer take-back programs for prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, and there are also mail-in options using a prepaid envelope.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Pharmaceuticals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceuticals. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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