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Pharmaceutical
/ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəl/noun / adjective
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Pharmaceutical refers to substances, compounds, or preparations used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases, such as drugs and medicines. In modern contexts, it also denotes the vast industry that researches, manufactures, and distributes these products, driving innovations in healthcare while navigating ethical and regulatory challenges.
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The pharmaceutical industry has saved an estimated 10 million lives annually through vaccines alone, but it was the discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Alexander Fleming that marked the first true antibiotic, revolutionizing medicine and leading to the development of over 100 classes of antibiotics worldwide.
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