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
However, Trump noted that key tariffs on autos, steel, aluminum, and pharmaceuticals are not part of the temporary reduction.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
What’s insidious in her philosophy is the notion that good choices and a positive attitude can obviate the need for modern pharmaceuticals.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
The top goods the US received from India last year included pharmaceuticals; communications equipment, such as smartphones; and apparel.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Now with threats of additional tariffs targeting pharmaceuticals, Jolley worries that costs will soar for the medications that will fill those bottles.
—Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 13 May 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
What’s insidious in her philosophy is the notion that good choices and a positive attitude can obviate the need for modern pharmaceuticals.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
The top goods the US received from India last year included pharmaceuticals; communications equipment, such as smartphones; and apparel.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Now with threats of additional tariffs targeting pharmaceuticals, Jolley worries that costs will soar for the medications that will fill those bottles.
—Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceutical
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But many drugs are laced with synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which has largely driven an increase in adolescent drug fatalities around the country in recent years.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Indiana’s 15-year pause in executions stemmed largely from difficulty obtaining lethal injection drugs.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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In some instances, someone’s Lp(a) level might help guide medication decisions.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
22 May 2025
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As pollen peaks for the season, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that some popular allergy medications could cause a rare but severe itching side effect.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The 2025 survey polled more than 1,300 physician offices looking at average wait time among six specialties: obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, and family medicine.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Harry quickly gets a taste of his own medicine when a call comes in from Kat McAllister (Janet McTeer).—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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After a decision comes down, Google is expected to file a request for a stay of the remedies.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Hopefully, a remedy is finally on the way in the form of crossplay.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This includes research for studying biotic resistance, identifying the earliest precursors of breast cancer, breaking barriers to deliver effective drugs for Alzheimer's disease, studying microbial evolution and researching cures for ALS.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 May 2025
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The foundation also works to find a cure to epilepsy and end SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy).—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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“Pharmaceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceutical. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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