Simple Description

The process through which a drug is tested for safety and suitability

Further Detail

Drug testing broadly involves 3 stages - testing on organic matter (cells), testing on animals and then testing on humans. Drug testing can also involve the use of placebos (a placebo is a "dummy" drug that does not contain the active ingredient).

Related Words:

• Placebo
• Drug
• Blind trial
• Double blind trial

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