Biological Drug
Biological drugs are a type of drug that is typically manufactured in a living organism such as microorganisms, or plant and animal cells.
They are used to prevent or treat a variety of diseases.
Biological drugs are effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and other autoimmune disorders.
Vaccines are also classified as biological therapeutics, although many countries have placed vaccines under a separate set of guidelines and regulations.
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