Dispensing therapeutic drugs refer to the process of providing medication to patients to help alleviate their medical conditions. Synonyms for this term include medication administration, drug dispensation, pharmaceutical distribution, medical dispensing, drug delivery, and medication dispensing. While these terms may differ, they all aim to describe the act of giving patients medication to improve their health outcomes. Different healthcare professionals such as pharmacists, nurses, and doctors perform the process of dispensing therapeutic drugs. The ultimate goal of medication administration is to ensure that patients receive the correct medication, dose, and route of administration to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes while avoiding adverse effects.