drugmaker

[ druhg-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person or company that manufactures pharmaceutical products.

Word History and Origins

Origin of drugmaker¹

First recorded in 1960–65; drug ¹ + maker

Example Sentences

GSK will also pay $70m to resolve a whistleblower complaint by a laboratory that alleged the drugmaker defrauded the US government by concealing Zantac's cancer risks.

From BBC

Two top executives at Japanese drugmaker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical are stepping down as an investigation continues into 80 deaths that could be linked to some of its products.

From BBC

Eisai, a Japanese drugmaker that has partnered with Biogen, is promoting Leqembi to doctors and people concerned about their memories.

From Los Angeles Times

The vote followed analysis of research by drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics, which advised that treatment be administered in combination with talk therapy sessions by a licensed mental health provider.

From BBC

Representatives for drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics said Tuesday they agreed with such precautions and hoped that would hasten the drug’s approval.

From Seattle Times