pharmaceutical

American  

[fahr-muh-soo-ti-kuhl] / ˌfɑr məˈsu tɪ kəl /

Sometimes pharmaceutic

adjective

1. pertaining to pharmacy or pharmacists.

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noun

1. a pharmaceutical preparation or product.

pharmaceutical British  

/ ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to drugs or pharmacy

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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

An international group of 21 dementia specialists from universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry, along with people affected by dementia, evaluated 80 existing medications.

From Science Daily

The German pharmaceutical and agriculture conglomerate on Tuesday said it proposed to settle a nationwide class-action lawsuit to resolve claims that its flagship herbicide causes cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ireland’s exports to the U.S. surged in 2025 despite a rise in tariffs, led by sales of pharmaceuticals including key ingredients for weight-loss treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Could a similar change be sweeping through America’s pharmaceutical market?

From The Wall Street Journal

Switzerland’s export-oriented economy, which is home to luxury watchmakers and pharmaceutical companies, was hit hard by U.S. tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• medicine