Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Pharmaceutical: A chemical introduced into a biological system in order to supplement, alter, or inhibit some biological process. Interchangeable with 'drug', although 'pharmaceutical' is sometimes meant to imply a drug taken for a legitimate medical need, whereas 'drug' implies a recreational or illegal/abused drug.

Example Pharmaceuticals





Aspirin
(Analgesic)
  
Penicillin G
(Antibiotic)
  
Paclitaxel
(Anticancer)