drugmaker

noun

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

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Lobbying groups representing drugmakers have criticized the latest Executive Order, while experts say its impact will hinge on implementation details—many of which remain uncertain. Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 May 2025 The 60 year-old Witty joined the company in 2018 after serving about nine years as CEO of the British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline. Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025 The federal program is currently in its second ever round of talks with drugmakers. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 May 2025 The drugmaker is currently running an additional trial to determine if the combo drug not only lowers cholesterol but also protects against adverse heart events. Linda Carroll, NBC news, 7 May 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 25 May. 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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