Similarities between the discovery and regulation of pharmaceuticals and pesticides: in support of a better understanding of the risks and benefits of each

摘要: An argument is presented by which the role of pharmaceuticals and pesticides can both be viewed in terms contributing to human health. Comparisons are made discovery development, regulatory policies environmental impacts. Both technologies target particular biological functions, many cases they similar molecular sites action. Pharmaceuticals undergo a registration process; however, enter environment where have adverse effects on non-target organisms and, if misused, will detrimental health or environment. It suggested that risks associated with two similar. The rejection general public based primarily personal value systems uncertainty risk management. concluded plant animal vital maintaining health, used food production are, as pharmaceuticals, tool maintain Copyright © 2011 Society Chemical Industry