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
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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His story, from New York City busker to his felony conviction for running drugs to a full-scale breakthrough over the past five years, runs parallel to that of McLane.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Boosting feasibility, lenacapavir’s manufacturer was a principal participant in the subscription agreements for hepatitis C drugs.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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The committee substitute aligned the bill with federal requirements, beginning the start of co-pays in October 2028 and reducing them to $5 for all health care services and $1 for prescription medications.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Later that month, Tarrant County deputies searched Laura's home and seized her cell phone, two tablets, two laptops, and medical supplies and medications prescribed to her son.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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People might be more willing to take a pill to treat obesity because so many adults already take oral medicines to manage blood pressure and cholesterol.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are given as weekly injections and, along with rival drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, have transformed weight-loss and diabetes treatment, with millions of people taking the medicines.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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