I was going through my version of Industry Analysis. I saw that there was a section witht the title 'Drugs & Pharmaceuticals'. When I was going through the website of Ranbaxy, I found that it had made mention on only Pharmaceuticals. Is there a difference between Drugs & Pharmaceuticals when it comes to R&D, Manufacturing and Distribution? Is there a difference in the composition? I went through the wilipedia website and there seems to be no difference.
2006-11-26 12:07:42 · 4 answers · asked by shijuvn 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Drugs are substances that cause a physical or mental change in your body. If they are used therapeutically, they get classed as pharmaceuticals.
2006-11-26 16:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by Bob G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word, pharmaceuticals is more acceptable than drugs. A word that carries a bad connotation.
2006-11-26 14:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by gone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drugs are legal, illegal or OTC. Pharmaceuticals are from the pharmacy.
2006-11-26 12:16:12 · answer #3 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drugs are usually what you buy over the counter.pharma's are by Dr.'s prescription only
2006-11-26 12:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋