as in drugs
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
some pharmaceuticals can be quite risky unless taken correctly
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Recent Examples of pharmaceuticals
Those should include national defense including such products as pharmaceuticals and critical medical supplies.
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
There are also sector-specific tariffs on industries such as pharmaceuticals and metals that are yet to be announced.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 Apr. 2025
Several industry leaders in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, such as Sentynl Therapeutics, are leading initiatives to raise awareness, support research, and improve access to advanced genetic screening for rare diseases in newborns.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Although pharmaceuticals are currently exempt, it’s widely expected that won’t last.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The top sub-sectors were office supplies, pharmaceuticals, and soft drinks, while power generation equipment, energy equipment, and catering/tourism were the worst.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The United States produces more pharmaceuticals than any other country.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Companies located here made over half a trillion dollars of pharmaceuticals as of 2023.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
There are also sector-specific tariffs on industries such as pharmaceuticals and metals that are yet to be announced.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 Apr. 2025
Several industry leaders in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, such as Sentynl Therapeutics, are leading initiatives to raise awareness, support research, and improve access to advanced genetic screening for rare diseases in newborns.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Although pharmaceuticals are currently exempt, it’s widely expected that won’t last.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The top sub-sectors were office supplies, pharmaceuticals, and soft drinks, while power generation equipment, energy equipment, and catering/tourism were the worst.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The United States produces more pharmaceuticals than any other country.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Companies located here made over half a trillion dollars of pharmaceuticals as of 2023.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceuticals
Noun
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While these changes may help some patients who lack insurance coverage, experts argue that the cost of GLP-1 medications remains prohibitively high for many.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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These medications, including nifedipine (used to treat high blood pressure), can help treat and prevent chilblains.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a worst case scenario, this could force Florida to tax essential needs such as food, medicines and rent.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Over 90% of these visits are due to young kids getting into medicines without caregiver oversight.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pharmaceuticals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceuticals. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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