wonder drug

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After all, the industry regularly reminds us that longer patent terms are needed to ensure they can make enough profit to pay for the research and development of the next wonder drug.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

It was called Factor VIII. It was more convenient when compared with an alternative treatment and was dubbed a wonder drug.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

The headlines squeal with delight: Latest wonder drug will "cure" obesity.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2023

“I think whipping people up into thinking this was a wonder drug was unconscionable,” he said.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023

He was happy, relaxed, self-assured, pleased as punch, like someone who had been terminally ill and, when all seemed lost, had been cured by some wonder drug and was now ready to conquer the world.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane