BusinessJuly 14, 2026
biologics
/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪks/
Definition
Medical products or pharmaceutical drugs that are derived from living organisms or their components through complex biotechnological processes.
Etymology
The term is derived from the Greek 'bios' meaning life and 'logos' meaning study or word. It entered modern English in the 20th century to specifically categorize drugs produced using biological systems rather than traditional chemical synthesis.
In the news
In this article, biologics refers to the specialized medicinal substances that OneSource is manufacturing for Formycon's biosimilar programs. It highlights the high-tech, complex nature of the pharmaceutical production taking place at the Bangalore facility.
ONESOURCE enters into manufacturing partnership with Formycon AG
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