Drug Development Process
/ˈdrʌɡ dɪˈvɛləpmənt ˈproʊsɛs/
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- (n.) The sequential legal, regulatory, and scientific steps required to bring a new pharmaceutical drug from discovery through clinical trials to market approval.
The drug development process involves rigorous testing to ensure safety and efficacy before approval by regulatory authorities.
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The term encompasses legal and regulatory frameworks governing the research, testing, and marketing phases crucial to pharmaceutical innovation.
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