[Clinical pharmacology] Introduction

Clinical pharmacologists specialise in the use of pharmaceutical drugs & therapeutics. They promote safe and effective prescribing.

 

Etymology

Ancient Greek φάρμακον (pharmakon) = drug, poison, spell
Ancient Greek λογία (logia) = study

Pharmacology = the study of drugs

 

Subspecialties

• Hypertension pharmacology
• Medical toxicology 
• Clinical trial pharmacology
• Pharmacology research