A drug is prescribed to prevent a disease or condition, as with immunizations or birth control drugs, in which of the following types of drug therapies?

A) Supportive
B) Prophylactic
C) Empiric
D) Maintenance
E) Palliative

Prophylactic

Related to the prevention of disease; measures or actions taken to prevent illness or health issues before they occur.

Immunizations

Procedures that protect people from infections by introducing a substance that stimulates the body's immune response against disease-causing germs.

Drug Therapies

Treatments involving the prescription and administration of medications to treat various diseases and conditions.