biopharmaceutical

American  

[bahy-oh-fahr-muh-soo-ti-kuhl] / ˌbaɪ oʊˌfɑr məˈsu tɪ kəl /

noun

1. a medical drug derived from biological components through biotechnology.

   Transgenic plants are used to make biopharmaceuticals.

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biopharmaceutical British  

/ ˌbaɪəʊˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to drugs produced using biotechnology

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Etymology

Origin of biopharmaceutical

First recorded in 1980–85; bio- ( def. ) + pharmaceutical ( def. )

Example Sentences

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

The biopharmaceutical company on Thursday posted a profit of $2.68 billion, or $1.31 a share, compared with $2.46 billion, or $1.20 a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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 also said that 10 of the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies had committed to its Vault customer relationship management platform.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026