Industry Pharmaceutical

An article to learn the Chinese new drug industry

We all heard the Chinese biotechs are booming. I am always wondering if there are  statiscal data to learn about the innovative drug development in China. Recently, a research article titled “Chinese innovative drug R&D trends in...
Industry Pharmaceutical

The status quo of antitivrus drugs

Developing effective antiviral drugs is a complex task due to the rapid evolution of viruses. Viruses can develop resistance to antiviral drugs, making it necessary to continually develop new treatments. Additionally, viruses often rely on host...
Chemical Molecule Digest Pharmaceutical

The Medicinal Value of D-Amino Acids

Despite the dominance of L-amino acids, D-amino acids are not mere curiosities. They have been found in various biological systems, often playing critical roles.   D-Amino Acids in Nature Previously referred to as “unnatural” amino acids, D-amino...
Industry Pharmaceutical PopSci

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...
Industry 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...
Industry 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...
Industry 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...
GLP Pharmaceutical Regulation

What non-clinical safety test are used to support drug indicated for pregnant women?

Due to ethical concerns, testing medications directly on pregnant women is strictly limited. Therefore, non-clinical safety tests play a crucial role in assessing potential risks associated with a drug for pregnant women and the developing fetus. Some...
Industry Pharmaceutical PopSci 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...
Pharmaceutical PopSci

Common prefixes and suffixes in generic drugs

If you are familiar with some generic drug names, you should already notice a lot of them share the same prefix or suffix. It usually means the same drug class sharing the same prefix or suffix....