Pharmacology

Pharmacology (in Greek: pharmacon (φάρμακον) is drug, and logos (λόγος) is science) is the study of how chemical substances interact with living systems. If these substances have medicinal properties, they are referred to as pharmaceuticals. The field encompasses drug composition, drug properties, interactions, toxicology, and desirable effects that can be used in therapy of diseases.

See also

• Cosmeceuticals
• Drug design
• List of withdrawn drugs
• Medicinal chemistry
• Pharmaceutical company
• Psychopharmacology - medication for mental conditions