miracle drug

noun

1. wonder drug.

Word History and Origins

Origin of miracle drug¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Yvonne stresses that kaftrio is not a miracle drug and does not work for everybody, but for her, the effect was instantaneous.

From BBC

When Zolgensma hit the market five years later, it was hailed as a miracle drug.

From Salon

From the outside, Ozempic seems to be a miracle drug.

From Salon

Ashlee said despite being aware of the risks, it had been hailed as a "miracle drug" which changed lives, and it was her last resort.

From BBC

“There are countless stories like that. ... It’s a miracle drug in many ways. But it can’t perform miracles if it’s not available when we need it.”

From Los Angeles Times