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

Appeared in the November 3, 2025, print edition as 'FDA Official Steps Down, Accused by Drugmaker of Seeking Bribe'.

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The drugmaker said the supercomputer and its AI capabilities will allow it to identify new molecules and to speed up the typical yearslong development timelines.

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Pfizer has found itself in a bidding war with Danish rival drugmaker Novo Nordisk over the weight-loss drugmaker Metsera, with just three days left to strike a better deal.

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Metsera says it provided Pfizer with notice of its determination, giving the drugmaker four business days to negotiate an adjusted deal.

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The North Chicago, Ill., drugmaker on Friday said it now expects adjusted earnings of $10.61 to $10.65 a share for the year, up from a prior outlook of $10.38 to $10.58 a share.

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