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Are drugs too expensive?
The question of whether prescription drugs are too expensive is a complex one. While there’s no simple answer, it’s clear that the cost of many medications has risen dramatically in recent years. This has led...
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Pharmaceutical
21 FDA approved small molecular drugs in 2024
As Christmas is approaching, 2024 marked a significant year for drug development, with the FDA approving numerous novel therapies across various therapeutic areas. Rare diseases experienced a transformative year in 2024, with drugs accounting for 23.8% of...
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Pharmaceutical
A new drug project manager’s responsibility
As a new drug project manager, the primary task is to develop a detailed project plan based on the project’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and stakeholder registry after initiating a new drug development project. In order for beginner to understand the...
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Pharmaceutical
Boron in the spotlight-Drugs that containing boron
The importance of boron to med chem is undeniable. It is also crowned with Nobel prize in 1979 by recognizing prof. Herbert C. Brown’s contribution to boron chemistry. However, the incorporation of boron in durg molecules...
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Pharmaceutical
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Regulation
New FDA Regulations for Medication Use During Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy is a special period in a woman’s life. Most medications taken by pregnant women can cross the placenta and enter the fetal body, thereby affecting fetal development. The effects of medication vary depending on the...
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Pharmaceutical
How generic drug names are decided
Who is in charge? There are two main organizations are responsible for assigning generic drug names: The United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council: A collaborative effort between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American...
Biotech
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Pharmaceutical
How to identify lead compounds in drug discovery
Identifying drug lead compounds, the starting point for drug development, is a crucial and multifaceted process. Here’s a breakdown of some key strategies employed in this scientific endeavor: 1. Target Identification and Validation: The journey begins...
Biotech
GLP
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Pharmaceutical
Keys for selecting preclinical drug candidate
Selecting a preclinical candidate is a critical step in drug development. It is a million dollars decision. It involves choosing the most promising drug molecule from a pool of candidates to move forward for further testing. Obviously, the...
Biotech
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Pharmaceutical
What does BD do and how to become a BD in biotech
In the world of biotech, a Business Development (BD) professional plays a critical role in forging strategic partnerships, identifying and securing licensing deals, and driving the overall growth of the company. Here’s a breakdown of their...
Industry
What does project manager do in pharmaceutical companies
Project managers in pharmaceutical companies play a crucial role in bringing new drugs and treatments to market. Their duties encompass a wide range, overseeing the entire drug development process from conception to potential sale. Here’s a...