pharmaceutical

/fˌɑːmɐsˈuːtɪkə‍l/

/ˌfɑɹməˈsutɪkəɫ/

Pharmaceutical

relating to the production of drugs or medicine used for medicinal purposes

pharmaceutical

related to the production, use, or sale of medicines

of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists

Examples

1. The interviewer suddenly began whaling on the politician over his alleged ties to the pharmaceutical industry.

2. So, pharmaceuticals are a key example.

3. Pharmaceutical companies, on the other hand, have a financial motive.

4. Major industries in Spain include pharmaceuticals, metals, textiles, and chemicals.