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
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.
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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
What is new, however, is the scale, accessibility, and uptake of faddish pharmaceuticals.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Industrial chemicals, such as those used in plastics and hygiene products, were found across all marine environments, while pharmaceuticals and pesticides were more common closer to shore.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 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
Craig Geskey, vice president of strategic solutions at Traffix, a logistics and transportation management company, said petrochemical inputs, plastics, rubber, electronics, batteries, pharmaceuticals, and sugar are among other inputs and sectors facing supply chain stress.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
For example, dentistry and pharmaceuticals are part of the health care sector.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
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
What is new, however, is the scale, accessibility, and uptake of faddish pharmaceuticals.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Industrial chemicals, such as those used in plastics and hygiene products, were found across all marine environments, while pharmaceuticals and pesticides were more common closer to shore.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 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
Craig Geskey, vice president of strategic solutions at Traffix, a logistics and transportation management company, said petrochemical inputs, plastics, rubber, electronics, batteries, pharmaceuticals, and sugar are among other inputs and sectors facing supply chain stress.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
For example, dentistry and pharmaceuticals are part of the health care sector.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceuticals
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Fort Lauderdale police have stepped up patrols for the city's annual spring break, focusing on maintaining order with a strict no-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol on the beach.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cadillic further expressed uneasiness with the city’s move to request prior authorization through UM extending to other non-specialty medications beyond GLP-1 drugs.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Extremely high intakes from supplements may interact with certain medications or cause unwanted side effects.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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For those seeking all-day relief, there are 24-hour allergy medicines.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The shipment included medicines, medical equipment, a mobile health unit, shelter materials, basic necessities and infant formula.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Going farther back, after the DOJ reached a settlement in the landmark Microsoft antitrust case in the late 1990s, a group of states held out, seeking their own remedies.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Pharmaceuticals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceuticals. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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