biopharmaceutical
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of biopharmaceutical
First recorded in 1980–85; bio- ( def. ) + pharmaceutical ( def. )
Example Sentences
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InSilico’s base may be in Boston, but it has a major presence in China, which has become a powerhouse in biopharmaceutical innovation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 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 Amsterdam-based biopharmaceutical company said it would seek regulatory approval to bring its experimental treatment for Huntington’s disease, AMT-130, to market.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
The biopharmaceutical company on Thursday 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 7, 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
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