This chapter is an introduction to the overall role of pharmacist and the
significance of medicinal chemistry in pharmacy education. After study of this chapter
students will be able to:
• Discuss the role of the pharmacist
• Highlight the history of medicinal chemistry
• Illustrate the relevance of medicinal chemistry in pharmacy education
• Recognize the significance of medicinal chemistry in pharmacy education
• State important definitions in medicinal chemistry and pharmacy.
Keywords: Common terms in medicinal chemistry, Domains of medicinal
chemistry, History of medicinal chemistry, Pharmacy education, Role of
pharmacist.
