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Therapeutic index is calculated as:

A ED50/LD50
B LD50/ED50 — a wider index means a safer drug
C Maximum dose/minimum dose
D Bioavailability ratio

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

TI = TD50 (or LD50) / ED50. Higher TI = wider safety margin. Narrow TI drugs (warfarin, lithium) require dose monitoring.

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