World-renowned pharmaceutical expert Dr Nick Barber provides an essential, eye-opening guide in How to Take Drugs, addressing critical questions about medication effectiveness, side effects, and advocating for healthcare decisions. This book explains how medicines work on the body, how they are tested, and why they may be less effective than anticipated.

Dr. Barber introduces the practical ‘Avoid, Kiss, Marry, Divorce’ framework, offering clear solutions for evaluating current medication, preparing for new diagnoses, or supporting loved ones with their healthcare regimens.

• Answers essential questions regarding medication suitability and side effects.
• Explains the science behind how medicines function within the body.
• Details the process of medicine testing.
• Provides the practical ‘Avoid, Kiss, Marry, Divorce’ framework for medication evaluation.
• Essential reading for navigating contradictory medical information and concerns about over-prescription.

• Author: Dr Nick Barber
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition: Main Market
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publication Date: 28 May 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1035072132
• Item Weight: 492 g
• Dimensions: 156x25x235mm
• Reading Age: 18 years and up

How to Take Drugs is an empowering read filled with deftly explained science, offering readers the knowledge needed to take control of their medication management.