drugmaker

noun

drug·​mak·​er ˈdrəg-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce drugmaker (audio)
: a company that manufactures pharmaceuticals

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The drugmaker has faced some challenges this year, including concerns over tariffs. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 July 2025 The Indianapolis drugmaker expanded access through LillyDirect, and providers will be able to prescribe 12.5 and 15 milligram doses starting July 7. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 7 July 2025 Representatives from Merck, the drugmaker, and the FDA detailed how the studies were conducted and analyzed to search for potential safety issues. Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 27 June 2025 In other words, just 41% of the committee received anything more than pocket change from drugmakers. Jake Scott, The Conversation, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for drugmaker

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First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drugmaker was in 1869

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“Drugmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drugmaker. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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drugmaker

noun
drug·​mak·​er ˈdrəg-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce drugmaker (audio)
: a company that manufactures pharmaceuticals
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