pharmaceutical

[ˌfɑrməˈsuːtɪkəl]

pharmaceutical Definition

relating to medicinal drugs, or their preparation, use, or sale.

Using pharmaceutical: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pharmaceutical" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pharmaceutical industry is a major contributor to the economy.

  • Example

    Pharmaceutical companies are working on developing new treatments for cancer.

  • Example

    The doctor prescribed a pharmaceutical drug for my headache.

pharmaceutical Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with pharmaceutical

  • a company that researches, develops, produces, and markets drugs for use as medications

    Example

    The pharmaceutical company Pfizer developed the COVID-19 vaccine.

  • a standard of purity and quality for drugs and other substances used in the production of pharmaceuticals

    Example

    The laboratory uses only pharmaceutical grade chemicals in the production of its drugs.

  • a person who promotes and sells prescription drugs to healthcare professionals

    Example

    The pharmaceutical sales representative visited the doctor's office to discuss a new medication.

Origins of pharmaceutical

from Greek 'pharmakeus', meaning 'preparer of drugs'

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Summary: pharmaceutical in Brief

The term 'pharmaceutical' [ˌfɑrməˈsuːtɪkəl] refers to anything related to medicinal drugs, including their preparation, use, and sale. It is commonly used to describe the industry that researches, develops, produces, and markets drugs for use as medications. Examples include 'The pharmaceutical industry is a major contributor to the economy.' and 'The doctor prescribed a pharmaceutical drug for my headache.'

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