University of Otago
 

Did you know that a toxic gas might one day save your life?

Dr Joanne Harrison

BSc DPhil

Interests: Cardiorenal protection and novel pesticide development...more

Welcome

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What is Pharmacology?  

Pharmacology is the science that studies the effects of drugs on biological systems, from the molecular and cellular levels through to patient studies.

 

 

What is Toxicology?

Toxicology specialises in the analysis of the harmful effects of drugs and other chemicals on biological systems. While some toxicologists are concerned with household poisons and drugs in overdose, others study toxic chemicals that are a part of our everyday lives.

What is the difference between Pharmacology & Pharmacy? 

Pharmacology is the science behind how drugs produce their effects on the body, and what the body does to the drugs we take. Pharmacy is the science of the preparation and dispensing of drugs.