new drug
noun
: a drug that has not been declared safe and effective by qualified experts under the conditions prescribed, recommended, or suggested in the label and that may be a new chemical formula or an established drug prescribed for use in a new way
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Healthcare stocks, especially biotech, outperformed this week on clinical trial progress, new drug releases, and supportive policies.
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
That's a pretty typical level of coverage for the first few months following a new drug's launch.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 10 July 2025
Advancing treatments and new drugs are also helping.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2025
While much of this work occurs behind the scenes, its impact is tangible: new drugs, diagnostic tools, and treatment strategies that improve our health and well-being and reduce suffering.
—Dr. Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
That's a pretty typical level of coverage for the first few months following a new drug's launch.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 10 July 2025
Advancing treatments and new drugs are also helping.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2025
While much of this work occurs behind the scenes, its impact is tangible: new drugs, diagnostic tools, and treatment strategies that improve our health and well-being and reduce suffering.
—Dr. Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
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“New drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20drug. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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