noun
medical supplies; medical materials
Broad term covering consumables, devices, and materials used in medical settings.
病院では医療材料の在庫管理が重要だ。
Inventory management of medical supplies is important in hospitals.
医薬品 refers specifically to pharmaceutical products, while 医療材料 covers a wider range of medical consumables and devices.
Compound of 医療 (medical care) and 材料 (materials).