Overview
Biopharmaceutical and biologic drugs are a form of medicine derived from living organisms and used to treat a broad range of medical conditions. Biopharmaceuticals are made from proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids, as well as other complex molecules, and biologics contain living organisms. Biopharmaceuticals and biologics are typically used to treat diseases such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. They are also used to treat a variety of infections including hepatitis, malaria, and bacterial infections. In addition, biopharmaceuticals can be used to treat allergies, asthma, and other immune-related disorders, while biologics are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, colitis, and other autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, biopharmaceuticals and biologics have the potential to revolutionize the field of medicine, providing treatments for conditions that are currently untreatable.