Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pharmaceutical
Adjective
/ˌfɑːr.məˈsuː.tɪ.kəl/
Definition
Relating to the preparation, use, or sale of medicinal drugs.
Examples
- Pharmaceutical companies develop new medications to fight diseases.
- She works in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on drug research.
- Many pharmaceutical products require a prescription from a doctor.
Meaning
Pharmaceutical means anything connected to the making or selling of drugs that treat illnesses or improve health.
Synonyms
- Medicinal
- Therapeutic
- Drug-related
- Health-related
