Tag: Study tips

With over 20,000 prescription drug products approved for marketing in the U.S., it's no surprise that many students ask, "Why is pharmacology so difficult?" [1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3]. This field demands more than memorization; it requires deep conceptual understanding and critical thinking [1.2.1, 1.2.3].

In the past decade, new drug approvals by the U.S. FDA have averaged around 50 per year [1.2.2]. This ever-expanding library of medications contributes to what many students consider the hardest thing about pharmacology: managing the sheer volume and complexity of the information.