biopharmaceutical
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of biopharmaceutical
First recorded in 1980–85; bio- ( def. ) + pharmaceutical ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The broader biopharmaceutical sector has struggled with a prolonged downturn in recent years but has been on an upswing of late.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Meyers said he has already prepared the biopharmaceutical company’s management team, including its CFO and board, to expect “pretty high token consumption.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Shares of AbbVie, Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson were on track to hit all-time highs Friday, in the latest signal that investor appetite for the biopharmaceutical sector is back.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
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
The biopharmaceutical company said it expects a 2026 adjusted loss of between $1.05 and 65 cents a share, compared with prior guidance of adjusted earnings between $8.45 and $8.85 a share.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
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