pharmaceuticalsphar·ma·ceu·ti·cals /ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪkəlzˌfɑːrməˈsuː-/ noun [plural]1MANUFACTURINGORGANIZATIONSdrugs and medicines, and the industry that develops and makes themThe company distributes pharmaceuticals and health and beauty products.
This country is a world leader in telecommunications and pharmaceuticals.
→ generic pharmaceuticals → over-the-counter pharmaceuticals → prescription pharmaceuticals2FINANCE shares in pharmaceutical companiesIn London, pharmaceuticals fell after the FDA report on the new drug was leaked to ‘The Times’.