Prescription Drug Development
| Most of us will, at one time or another, need a prescription drug - they can keep us from getting infections, lower our blood pressure, and for people with serious illnesses, they can even make the difference between life and death. But where do they come from? Who invents prescription drugs and how are they tested and developed? And what about generic versions - are they as good as the name brands? Tune in this Thursday and call with your questions, when we learn more about the development of prescription drugs. |  |
Listen to the ShowGuests:
Dr. Joseph Fink, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Dr. Thomas Foster, UofK College of Pharmacy
Prescription Drugs on the Web:
- Dr. Andrew Weil discusses whether generic drugs are as good as name brands
- HowStuffWorks.com explanis how generic drugs work
- Here are the FDA's FAQs (say that five times fast) about drug patents and exclusivity