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There is a distinction in drug development between the biologics (large proteins, e.g. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adalimumab, molecular weight ~144kDa), and small molecules

https://www.nuventra.com/resources/blog/small-molecules-vers...

I've always wondered[1] if there are "large molecule" drugs.

[1] but not enough to look it up

I'm curious as well. Maybe it's only a "drug" after they've combined the active ingredient with specific fillers, buffers, etc.?

Atoms aren't molecules.

I laughed out loud.

It’s standard terminology in the pharma world.