Drug Development

/ˈdrʌɡ dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal and regulatory process of researching, testing, gaining approval for, and bringing a pharmaceutical drug to market.
    Pharmaceutical companies invest heavily in drug development to meet safety standards and obtain regulatory approval.

Forms

  • drug development

Commentary

Drug development in legal context emphasizes compliance with regulatory frameworks and intellectual property protection.

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