Chemistry and Catalysis

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmaceutical chemistry is the study of drug compounds, and it involves drug development process. This includes drug discovery, delivery, absorption, metabolism, distribution, and excretion. There are elements of biomedical analysis, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Pharmaceutical chemistry work is usually done in laboratory conditions it mainly involves cures and remedies for disease, analytical techniques, pharmacology, metabolism, quality control, quality assurance, and drug chemistry. Pharmaceutical chemistry leads to careers in drug development, pharmaceutical industries, and research facilities. Pharmaceutical chemists are involved in the development and assessment of therapeutic compounds. Every chemical that is synthesized must be tested for biological activity. The field of pharmaceutical chemistry is unique and it involves vast areas of expertise.