vaistas
Vaistas is a substance used to prevent, diagnose, treat, or alleviate symptoms of disease in humans or animals. In everyday Lithuanian usage, the term commonly refers to medicines sold in pharmacies, including prescription medicines and over-the-counter preparations. The scope also covers vaccines, biologics, and some clearly defined traditional remedies when they are regulated as medicines.
Classification: Medicines come from various origins—synthetic chemical compounds, biologics such as vaccines or antibodies, and plant-
Regulation and safety: National authorities oversee medicines to ensure quality, safety, and efficacy. This includes authorization,
Use and storage: Dosing depends on many factors (age, weight, kidney/liver function). Medicines may be administered
Access and impact: Availability varies by country and healthcare system, and medicines may be subject to prescription