ABSTRACT
Learning objectives Know the meanings of the different branches of pharmacology. ■ Be able to give a defi nition of pharmacology. ■ Have an idea of the different sources of drugs. ■ Be acquainted with the terminology given here for pharmacoeconomics. ■ Know what pharmacovigilance is, and briefl y what it involves. ■
A defi nition of pharmacology Pharmacology is the science of drug action on and interaction with living systems and other organisms such as viruses.
