Drugs Explained

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Authors: Peter L. Bonate
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Abstract

We rely on medications to treat a wide range of illnesses, from the common cold to serious conditions like cancer. Despite how frequently drugs are used in modern medicine, many people have little understanding of how they are developed or how they work in the body. Drugs Explained is an open-source book that clearly explains the drug development process and how medications interact with the human body, offering valuable insights into the information in a drug’s Package Insert.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pharmacy and Medical Practices Medical research and treatments Medical and Pharmaceutic Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
1 March 2026
Document type
Book