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The therapeutic index (TI) of a drug is:

A Its cost
B The ratio of the toxic dose to the therapeutic dose (TD₅₀/ED₅₀)
C Its half-life
D Its bioavailability

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

TI = TD₅₀/ED₅₀ (or LD₅₀/ED₅₀). A higher TI means a wider margin of safety.

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