The 'Therapeutic Index' (TI) of a drug is calculated as the ratio of:
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Correct answer: TD50 / ED50
The Therapeutic Index is a measure of drug safety, calculated as the Toxic Dose ($TD_{50}$) divided by the Effective Dose ($ED_{50}$). A higher TI indicates a wider margin of safety between the beneficial and toxic effects.
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