as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
some pharmaceuticals can be quite risky unless taken correctly
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Recent Examples of pharmaceutical
The acquisition expands Dover's presence in industries including food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 June 2025
The United States and New Zealand are the only nations that allow DTC pharmaceutical advertising.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Trump has launched investigations in the pharmaceuticals sector under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, a precursor to higher tariffs.
—Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
In addition, untreated sewage commonly contains potentially hazardous compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs and biocides, a category including pesticides and antiseptics.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 June 2025
The United States and New Zealand are the only nations that allow DTC pharmaceutical advertising.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Trump has launched investigations in the pharmaceuticals sector under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, a precursor to higher tariffs.
—Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
In addition, untreated sewage commonly contains potentially hazardous compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs and biocides, a category including pesticides and antiseptics.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceutical
Noun
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The most common classes of antihypertensive drugs are angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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If your dry mouth is chronic and/or caused by a Sjogren’s or a side effect of radiation, your doctor may write you a prescription for a drug that increases natural saliva production like pilocarpine (Salagen) or cevimeline (Evoxac).—
Amy Marturana Winderl,
SELF,
8 July 2025
Noun
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While there is no treatment for the condition, some providers may suggest medication for mental health symptoms, including antidepressants, according to Cleveland Clinic.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Think of your walk as similar to taking a prescription medication every day.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
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This comprehensive framework positions the UK as a global leader in genomic medicine.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The clinic, which will open in the fall, will provide primary care, gender-affirming medicine, HIV prevention/treatment and mental health services.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Claim 5: Homeopathy and Supplements Can Replace Vaccines Homeopathic remedies and supplements have not been shown to trigger an immune response or prevent disease like vaccines do.—
Tim Ryan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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The State Executive Committee then reviews the case to find a remedy, according to the rule.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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The paralysis must be from a cervical spinal cord injury or from ALS, a rare disease with no cure that causes nerve cells to stop working and muscles to become weak, leading to paralysis.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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During the season 1 finale, Ellie and Joel finally reached the Firefly establishment in Salt Lake City, Utah, which was planning to use Ellie's immunity to develop a cure for Cordyceps, Screen Rant writes.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Pharmaceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceutical. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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