Definition of "pharmaceutical" in English

adjective

1. (medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.

   • pharmaceutical industry
   • pharmaceutical company
   • pharmaceutical research
   • The company specializes in pharmaceutical research.
   • She works for a major pharmaceutical firm.
   • Pharmaceutical products must be tested for safety.

noun

1. (medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) A pharmaceutical or pharmacological preparation or product; a drug.