drugmaker

[ druhg-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person or company that manufactures pharmaceutical products.

Word History and Origins

Origin of drugmaker¹

First recorded in 1960–65; drug ¹ + maker

Example Sentences

In large clinical trials sponsored by drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna, the vaccines achieved substantial protection against significant illness, with efficacy for older adults ranging from 87 percent to 94 percent.

From Washington Post

Contrast that with pediatric vaccines, a familiar product for drugmakers.

From Washington Post

Global drugmakers added to doubts raised about Britain’s strategy for giving Covid-19 vaccines to as many people as possible in the shortest amount of time.

From Fortune

Governments across the EU face growing questions over the slow pace of their vaccine rollouts, and shots from other drugmakers such as AstraZeneca Plc won’t be available for weeks at the earliest.

From Fortune

The hikes come as drugmakers are reeling from effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has reduced doctor visits and demand for some drugs.

From Washington Post