Medicines - myths and reality

This book is for a wider readership without a medical or pharmaceutical background, offering a comprehensive and readable look into the world of medicines—how they are created, why some are available over the counter while others are prescription-only, why new drugs are so expensive, and what happens to them when they become generics. The author clearly explains the facts about medicines, their research, approval, and life cycle. At the same time, he debunks widespread myths and clarifies the difference between medicines and food supplements. Is cocaine really in Coca-Cola? Can the 'morning-after' pill destroy a fertilised egg? Was AIDS intended to be used to exterminate homosexuals? This easy-to-understand guide brings you the answers to these myths and other questions from the world of medicines, which we usually only know from the packaging.