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The future of drug discovery: Using AI to optimise the hit-to-lead process

Drug Discovery World

It’s therefore no surprise that pharmaceutical companies are increasingly interested in using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate development and reduce costs. Research shows that companies could shorten this cycle by up to 30 months 2 over the course of the small molecule drug discovery process by applying AI.

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Highs and lows of drug repurposing 

Drug Discovery World

It’s why pharmaceutical companies will often spend up to 10 years and upwards of $1 billion before receiving regulatory approval for a drug. This is a stark contrast to the often decade-long projects that pharmaceutical companies undertake to bring a drug to market. Diving into data .

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The Race for Ozempic Alternatives: Unlocking the Future of Weight Loss Medication

DrugBank

Pharmaceutical researchers, in particular, have a keen interest in understanding the unfolding dynamics of this market. Inspired by its success, pharmaceutical companies are pursuing the development of drugs with similar therapeutic profiles, aiming to expand treatment options.

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What recent paediatric guidelines mean for drug developers 

Drug Discovery World

The pharmaceutical industry is constantly developing evidence-based treatments for children while there continue to be scientific advancements related to new modalities and disease understanding. This article will summarise these five guidelines, with a specific focus on modelling and simulation when it is discussed.

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Meet the Researcher: Dennis Brown, Kintara Therapeutics 

Drug Discovery World

Those are the beginning of additional manufacturing, scale of chemistry pharmacokinetics, pharmacology assays, development bioanalytical assays, and then moving forward toxicology work to start the initial clinical trials. Then, we move forward with what are called Investigational New Drug enabling studies.

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Where is the promise for plant-based medicines? Part 1: Cannabis  

Drug Discovery World

Significantly, in January 2023, the FDA finalised a 2020 draft guidance outlining how sponsors and investigators can conduct clinical trials for certain drugs containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds without running afoul of federal law 2. Jazz Pharmaceuticals has supplied the cannabidiol for the trials at no cost.

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Pioneering access to complex generic products 

Drug Discovery World

For instance, there are several liposome, microsphere, suspension and nanoparticle injections with no generic versions, primarily due to the complexity surrounding the active pharmaceutical ingredient, functional excipients or formulation, as well as significant investment requirements and a relatively high risk of failure.