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
In 2016, Bogucki launched Black Shepherd Strategies, serving clients across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and broader industries.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Taking place in 2008 and present day, Foster Dade is described as a sophisticated mystery set at an East Coast boarding school that explores privilege, scandal, sexuality and masculinity amid the rise of social media, millennial anxiety and pharmaceuticals.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
According to Alice & Bob’s vice president for people and culture, Valentine Zatti, engineers from sectors like AI, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors already possess the skills quantum companies need.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
So today, pharmaceuticals correspondent Sydney Lupkin guest hosts the show to talk about the causes of hair loss, and how to figure out which treatments might be best for you.
—Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Greater collaboration between Nigerian and South African firms could strengthen capital-intensive industries such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and steel and attract more foreign direct investment in both countries.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
And companies are averse to sharing their records, especially corporations in the business of selling weapons, fossil fuels, and pharmaceuticals.
—Clifton Crais, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
More research is needed to learn how polyphenols deactivate viruses and how this may be used in pharmaceuticals or therapeutics.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Aside from toothpaste and water, the compound can be used to create other fluorine-containing molecules for pharmaceuticals and medical diagnostic treatments.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Taking place in 2008 and present day, Foster Dade is described as a sophisticated mystery set at an East Coast boarding school that explores privilege, scandal, sexuality and masculinity amid the rise of social media, millennial anxiety and pharmaceuticals.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
According to Alice & Bob’s vice president for people and culture, Valentine Zatti, engineers from sectors like AI, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors already possess the skills quantum companies need.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
So today, pharmaceuticals correspondent Sydney Lupkin guest hosts the show to talk about the causes of hair loss, and how to figure out which treatments might be best for you.
—Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Greater collaboration between Nigerian and South African firms could strengthen capital-intensive industries such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and steel and attract more foreign direct investment in both countries.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
And companies are averse to sharing their records, especially corporations in the business of selling weapons, fossil fuels, and pharmaceuticals.
—Clifton Crais, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
More research is needed to learn how polyphenols deactivate viruses and how this may be used in pharmaceuticals or therapeutics.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Aside from toothpaste and water, the compound can be used to create other fluorine-containing molecules for pharmaceuticals and medical diagnostic treatments.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceuticals
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The regime that jails children also profits from drugs, human trafficking, and online scams.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The announcement includes a commitment from both companies to sell the starting dose of new oral GLP-1 drugs for about $150; the higher doses for Eli Lilly’s drug will be capped at $399.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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For years, millions of Americans have been priced out of these medications.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Senior administration officials estimate about 1 in 10 Medicare recipients will qualify for weight-loss medications based on their height and weight and underlying medical conditions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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This collaborative model ensures that the L7|ESP platform can provide a comprehensive, extensible solution for any organization navigating the difficult path of digital transformation in the pursuit of new medicines and better patient outcomes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The first wave of obesity drugs, which dominate the market, has mainly focused on the gut hormone GLP-1, but drugmakers are now looking for medicines that target other hormones or help preserve muscle mass during fat-loss with their next generation of drugs.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Most healthcare providers recommend stopping all supplements (including vitamins, herbs, and homeopathic remedies) at least 10–14 days before your procedure.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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This design style is inspired by old-fashioned apothecary shops, where herbs and minerals were mixed and sold as remedies hundreds of years ago.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Pharmaceuticals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceuticals. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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