Book excerpt: The Book Entitled, An Introduction To Drug Design Aims To Optimize The Discovery Of Drugs At A Low Cost And On Occasions To Change Their Pharmacokinetic And Pharmacodyanamic Properties. The Introductory Chapter Which Forms The Basis Of Drug Discovery Is Followed By The Present-Day Thinking Regarding The Best Approaches To Drug Discovery Are Considered. Similarly, There Have Been Major Advances In The Employment Of Computers In Structure-Activity Analysis, And A Discussion Of The State Of The Art In This Area Is Also Included.The Chapter On Qsar Highlights The Role Of Physico-Chemical Parameters In Predicting The Future Course Of Drug Discovery With Rational Drug Design. The Role Of Enzymes In Drug Action Is Well Established, And A Chapter On Design Of Enzyme Inhibitors Is Well Documented. In Addition, The Increased Understanding Of The Design And Utilisation Of Prodrugs Has Led To A Discussion Of The Relevant Issues In This Text.Thus The Book Will Fill The Need Of A Text For Designing New Drugs And The Principles Of New Drug Discovery.