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drugmaker

American  
[druhg-may-ker] / ˈdrʌgˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a person or company that manufactures pharmaceutical products.


Etymology

Origin of drugmaker

First recorded in 1960–65; drug 1 + maker


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The U.K. drugmaker doesn’t need external help to reach its $80 billion 2030 revenue target, but adding assets that offer growth potential isn’t a bad idea, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Novo Nordisk stock jumped higher on Wednesday as the Danish drugmaker lifted its guidance on strong uptake of its weight-loss drug pill that was launched this year.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Consensus estimates on the U.K. drugmaker point to consensus revenue declines between 2033 and 2037, which Bernstein considers extreme.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The French drugmaker is moving to fill its medicine pipeline to prepare for the looming patent expiration of its bestselling product, Dupixent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

However, the U.K. drugmaker confirmed its 2026 guidance as research-and-development costs look set to rise in the fourth quarter, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

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