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What distinguishes prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs?
What distinguishes prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs?
- Prescription drugs are administered through gene therapy, while over-the-counter drugs are administered through monoclonal antibodies
- Prescription drugs are derived from chemical synthesis, while over-the-counter drugs include recombinant proteins
- Prescription drugs require a pharmacist's order, while over-the-counter drugs can be ordered by consumers themselves (correct)
- Prescription drugs are for preventing disease, while over-the-counter drugs are for curing diseases
What is a key distinction between traditional small molecule drugs and biopharmaceuticals?
What is a key distinction between traditional small molecule drugs and biopharmaceuticals?
- Traditional small molecule drugs are used for diagnosing, while biopharmaceuticals are used for preventing disease
- Traditional small molecule drugs require a pharmacist's order, while biopharmaceuticals can be ordered by consumers themselves
- Biopharmaceuticals are administered through gene therapy, while traditional small molecule drugs are derived from chemical synthesis
- Biopharmaceuticals include recombinant proteins and vaccines, while traditional small molecule drugs rely on the science of pharmacology (correct)
How are medicines classified in the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System?
How are medicines classified in the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System?
- By level of control and route of administration
- By therapeutic effects and drug discovery
- By mode of action and biological system affected (correct)
- By gene therapy and stem cell therapies
Who keeps a list of essential medicines?
Who keeps a list of essential medicines?
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What is drug therapy also known as?
What is drug therapy also known as?
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