Questions and Answers
What is a drug?
Any substance, other than food, used in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a disease.
What is drug discovery?
The process through which new chemical entities are discovered as potential therapeutic agents.
What is drug development?
The process of bringing a lead compound to the market by testing safety and efficacy in humans with a suitable formulation.
What makes a good drug? (Select all that apply)
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Drug discovery and development is a low-risk undertaking.
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A drug should not cause any serious adverse side effects or long-term ______.
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Study Notes
Drug Discovery and Development Overview
- A drug is any substance, excluding food, used for disease prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Drug discovery involves finding new chemical entities that can act as therapeutic agents.
- Drug development is the process of bringing a discovered compound to market by evaluating its safety and efficacy in humans.
Characteristics of a Good Drug
- Targets an unmet medical need effectively.
- Capable of curing diseases or alleviating symptoms.
- Stops disease progression promptly without complex dosing.
- Safe for use, with minimal serious side effects or long-term toxicity.
- Does not interfere with the pharmacology of other medications.
- Economically viable for manufacturing and distribution.
Drug Discovery and Development Challenges
- Characterized by high risk and high attrition rates during development.
- The process is expensive with low success rates.
Pre-Clinical Development
- Involves extensive testing of potential drugs before human clinical trials.
- Evaluates safety, efficacy, and formulation of lead compounds derived from drug discovery.
Project Milestones and Governance at Novartis
- Milestones are essential checkpoints during drug development to assess progress and make decisions.
- Governance board oversees project milestones, ensuring alignment with company strategies and regulatory compliance.
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Explore the essential concepts of drug discovery and pre-clinical development presented by Jayant Sancheti from PK Sciences. This educational quiz focuses on the key stages and methodologies used in the pharmaceutical industry, enhancing your understanding of the field.
