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Which of the following is classified as a biopharmaceutical?
Which of the following is classified as a biopharmaceutical?
What is the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System used for?
What is the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System used for?
Who keeps a list of essential medicines?
Who keeps a list of essential medicines?
What distinguishes prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs?
What distinguishes prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs?
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Who undertakes drug discovery and drug development?
Who undertakes drug discovery and drug development?
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Study Notes
Classification of Pharmaceuticals
- Biopharmaceuticals are classified as proteins or nucleic acids derived from living organisms.
Classification Systems
- The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System is used to classify drugs based on their therapeutic, pharmacological, and chemical properties.
Essential Medicines
- The World Health Organization (WHO) keeps a list of essential medicines that are considered essential for a basic healthcare system.
Prescription vs Over-the-Counter Drugs
- Prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription to obtain, whereas over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be purchased without a prescription.
Drug Development
- Pharmaceutical companies undertake drug discovery and drug development, involving research, testing, and production of new drugs.
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Test your knowledge of medication classification and the science of pharmacology with this quiz. Explore the different ways drugs are categorized and their role in medical treatment.
