Drug discovery and drug design Flashcards
1
Q
What is a drug?
A
A medicine or other substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
2
Q
How long can it take to launch a new drug?
A
12-15 years
3
Q
How much money can it cost to make a new drug?
A
1 billion
4
Q
Why do drugs fail in the clinic?
A
- they dont work
- they arent safe
5
Q
what are the different stages of drug development?
A
- drug discovery
- pre clinical
