medikaaliset
Medikaaliset is a Finnish term used to describe medicines and pharmaceutical products and related substances used for medical purposes. The concept covers active pharmaceutical ingredients, dosage forms, delivery systems, and supporting materials such as excipients and packaging. It is a broad umbrella term that extends beyond the everyday word lääke, which refers more specifically to medicinal products intended for use by patients.
The scope of medikaaliset includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vaccines, and other biologic or chemical products
Regulation and safety are central to medikaaliset. In Finland and the European Union, medicines are subject
Education and industry applications include pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, drug development, regulatory affairs, and hospital or community