Biology GCSE
Testing before medical use
What Testing before medical use means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A promising substance must be purified, tested for safety and effectiveness, and produced in a suitable form before it can be prescribed.
Topics that use Testing before medical use
- Discovery and development of drugs (AQA GCSE)
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