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drugmaker

American

[druhg-mey-ker] / ˈdrʌgˌmeɪ kər /

noun

a person or company that manufactures pharmaceutical products.

Etymology

Origin of drugmaker

First recorded in 1960–65; drug ¹ + maker

Example Sentences

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Novo Nordisk gained 3.6% in the U.S. after the Danish drugmaker unveiled a partnership with OpenAI.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Johnson & Johnson’s immunology bet is paying off as the drugmaker gears up to market an innovative new psoriasis pill and had stronger-than-expected performance of another drug.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Novo Nordisk gained 3.6% in the U.S. after the Danish drugmaker unveiled a partnership with OpenAI.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The French drugmaker has signaled Dupixent U.S. prices in the first quarter won’t see step down associated with increased patient copay assistance, while prescription data point to continued strong demand, according to UBS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Swiss drugmaker has flagged a 9% hit on sales from foreign exchange in the first quarter, moderating to 4% for the year as a whole if current rates are maintained, according to UBS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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