new medicine; new drug
Refers to a newly developed or newly introduced pharmaceutical drug or medicine, especially in medical, pharmaceutical, and news contexts.
新薬の開発には多くの時間と費用がかかる。
Developing a new drug takes a lot of time and money.
医師は新薬の効果と副作用を説明した。
The doctor explained the new medicine's effects and side effects.
The pharmaceutical company developed a new drug for cancer.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved the new drug.
Next month, a new drug for diabetes will go on sale.
The university hospital is conducting clinical trials for a new drug.