What Is the Most Widely Used Agonist? A Guide to Pharmacology's Key Players
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While the naturally derived opioid morphine is often cited as the historical benchmark for agonist drugs, the designation of the most widely used agonist in modern pharmacology is highly dependent on the therapeutic context and receptor system involved. The answer varies significantly across different classes of drugs and medical applications, with no single compound holding the definitive title across all of medicine.
