- Pharmacology : The study of drugs ( from Greek pharmakon means Drug).
- Pharmacognosy : The Study of physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of drugs as well as drugs from natural sources.
- Pharmacopeia : An official listing of drugs and issues related to their use.
- Pharmaceutical : about drugs; also a drug product.
- Panacea : A cure - all ( from the Greek panakeia).
- Material Medica : A dictionary of medicinal plants.