Pharma

usgb/ˈfɑːrmə/
noun

Short for pharmaceutical companies or the pharmaceutical industry.

Many pharma companies are racing to find a cure for the disease.
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Often appears as...

  • big pharma
  • pharma industry
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Colloquial Usage

Often used informally to describe anything related to the drug industry.

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After the merger, they became the largest player in pharma.
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Industry Giant

When paired with 'big,' it refers to the major companies dominating the industry.

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Big pharma often influences healthcare policies.
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Innovative Context

Used to discuss the development of new medications or therapies.

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Pharma is investing in gene therapy research.
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