biopharmaceutical
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of biopharmaceutical
First recorded in 1980–85; bio- ( def. ) + pharmaceutical ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The Cambridge, Mass.-based biopharmaceutical company said it has discontinued its pociredir program for the treatment of sickle cell disease and launched “a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value.”
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Neurocrine Biosciences is betting that a $2.9 billion acquisition of a biopharmaceutical company can speed up its strategy to start developing new treatments for obesity.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
The company said it would seek to sharpen its focus on biopharmaceutical customers, as revenue from that segment surpassed that from traditional therapies last year for the first time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
GSK struck a $950 million deal to buy Canada’s 35Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company developing cardiopulmonary treatments, as the U.K. drugmaker seeks to bolster its exposure to diseases linked to obesity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Novocure, the Swiss biopharmaceutical company, soared 20% after the Food and Drug Administration approved its Optune Pax treatment for pancreatic cancers in adults.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
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