pharmaceutical
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonpharmaceutic adjective
- nonpharmaceutical adjective
- nonpharmaceutically adverb
- pharmaceutically adverb
Etymology
Origin of pharmaceutical
First recorded in 1640–50; pharmaceutic(s) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Participants of the trial who were taking 12 milligrams of retatrutide lost an average of 36.6 pounds over 40 weeks, the pharmaceutical company said Thursday.
They may be able to turn to pharmaceutical companies, but it will be difficult for people to navigate, she said.
From Salon
The war has triggered a severe global oil shortage that has destabilized electronics, agriculture, pharmaceutical and energy supply chains.
From Los Angeles Times
The women claim the pharmaceutical company knew about the dangers of contaminated talc for decades and that they, or family members, developed various types of cancers after using the products.
From BBC
Analysts expect around 50 branded semaglutide generics to enter the market within months - a familiar pattern in India's fiercely competitive pharmaceutical industry.
From BBC
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