PROPRIETARY DRUG
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Proprietary Drug.
Proprietary Drug - as a noun
A drug that has a trade name and is protected by a patent (can be produced and sold only by the company holding the patent)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brand-name drugExample Sentences
"The pharmaceutical company developed a new proprietary drug to treat high blood pressure."
"Doctors often prescribe proprietary drugs for patients with chronic pain."
"The company's profits soared after they patented a highly effective proprietary drug."
"The patient experienced severe side effects after taking the proprietary drug."
"The pharmaceutical industry invests heavily in the research and development of proprietary drugs."