title: [Role of analytical chemistry in the pharmacy of the 21st Century].
abstract: After briefly outlining the state-of-the-art of analytical chemistry in general at the turn of the century the instrumental techniques and methods currently available for drug analysis are described. The role of analytical chemistry in pharmacy, pharmaceutical research and pharmaceutical industry is discussed with emphasis on the efficacy, safety and economy of drug therapy. Finally some thoughts are presented on the possible trends of drug analysis in the forthcoming decades.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Görög
mesh_terms: D002623:Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / Q000639:trends*; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / Q000639:trends*; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000032:analysis; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations