Pharmaceuticals involve the discovery, production, and distribution of drugs for medical purposes. Coursera's Pharmaceuticals catalogue teaches you about the indispensable role of pharmaceuticals in healthcare, the science behind drug discovery and development to the business strategies and ethics involved in their distribution. You'll learn about the processes of drug formulation, quality assurance, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Furthermore, you will understand the regulatory and economic factors that drive the pharmaceutical industry, along with the emerging trends and challenges. This knowledge will equip you to pursue a variety of roles within the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory bodies, research institutions, or healthcare organizations.