How Do Pharmaceuticals Influence Public Health Policies?
Pharmaceuticals significantly influence public health policies by providing evidence-based treatments that can be scaled up for population-level impact. For example, the availability of antiretroviral therapy has transformed global [HIV/AIDS](#) policies. Similarly, the development of effective antiviral drugs has shaped policies related to [influenza](#) pandemics. Policymakers rely on epidemiological data to make informed decisions about drug approvals, funding for drug programs, and recommendations for clinical guidelines.
