as in drugs
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
Major Indian exports to Iran include rice, tea, sugar, pharmaceuticals, and electrical machinery, while New Delhi primarily imports dry fruits, inorganic or organic chemicals, and glassware.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
One spring in particular showed traces of several pharmaceuticals, including an antibiotic, an antifungal, an anticonvulsant, an antidepressant, and a diabetic drug.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
The deal’s Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), which will remain in place until the EMPA enters into force, will immediately offer tariff reductions and open market access for an array of goods and services, including agriculture, automotive, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The drop in imports was largely fueled by pharmaceuticals — many drug companies frontloaded shipments in September after Trump threatened high tariffs, a reflection of the swings in global trade that defined 2025.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Olefins are high-value chemicals used to make things like plastics (polyethylene, polypropylene), pharmaceuticals, and other advanced materials.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Industry experts say thefts targeting items like electronics, pharmaceuticals and even seafood have grown more brazen, with some criminal networks linked to broader illicit activity, including narcotics trafficking and counterfeiting.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Once it’s completed, cannabis will be classified under federal law as Schedule III, along with regulated pharmaceuticals like anabolic steroids and Tylenol with codeine.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
The president is seeking to increase domestic production of pharmaceuticals.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
One spring in particular showed traces of several pharmaceuticals, including an antibiotic, an antifungal, an anticonvulsant, an antidepressant, and a diabetic drug.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
The deal’s Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), which will remain in place until the EMPA enters into force, will immediately offer tariff reductions and open market access for an array of goods and services, including agriculture, automotive, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The drop in imports was largely fueled by pharmaceuticals — many drug companies frontloaded shipments in September after Trump threatened high tariffs, a reflection of the swings in global trade that defined 2025.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Olefins are high-value chemicals used to make things like plastics (polyethylene, polypropylene), pharmaceuticals, and other advanced materials.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Industry experts say thefts targeting items like electronics, pharmaceuticals and even seafood have grown more brazen, with some criminal networks linked to broader illicit activity, including narcotics trafficking and counterfeiting.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Once it’s completed, cannabis will be classified under federal law as Schedule III, along with regulated pharmaceuticals like anabolic steroids and Tylenol with codeine.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
The president is seeking to increase domestic production of pharmaceuticals.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceuticals
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Pills could expand the market Oral drugs may pull new patients into the obesity treatment market.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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As part of this effort, the FBI and the DEA, in coordination with local law enforcement agencies and the RCMP, focused on the transportation networks moving serious weight across the Mexican border, and found that Indo Canadian gangs were particularly prolific in bringing drugs into Canada.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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The autopsy also found the presence of prescription antidepressant and antihistamine medications, adding that Lunas Campos had a history of bipolar disorder and anxiety.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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While most people do not require treatment, there are antifungal medications for severe cases.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Those conducting research on ocean organisms that could be used commercially, such as for new medicines, must notify other countries and share their findings.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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The agreements involve lowering prices of certain products for Medicaid patients by tying them to the lowest ones abroad, and agreeing to sell some medicines at a discount on direct-to-consumer platforms, including the administration's upcoming TrumpRx site.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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Boasberg suggested two possible remedies.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit seeks restrictions on certain tactics, among other remedies.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Pharmaceuticals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceuticals. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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