Discovery to Market
Discovery to Market articles place a focus on the commercial side of research and how scientific discoveries can impact the public.
The Patent System is Poorly Optimized for Medicine, Here’s Why
If you invent something new, filing a patent for it legally protects you from others who wish to steal your idea and use it as their own. These patent laws apply to any new and [...]
Barbiturates—The Rise and Fall of the First Sleeping Pills
Barbiturates are a class of drugs were popular for the first half of the 20th century as sedatives and anesthetics. However, their severe risks of addiction and overdose, highlighted in high-profile cases such as Marilyn [...]
Early Drug Discovery Strategies: The Search for Suitable Drug Candidates
At its core, the drug discovery process is remarkably straightforward: find a safe molecule with therapeutic benefits and turn it into medicine for patients. So why, then, do so many drug candidates fail? How can [...]
Types of Stability Tests for Quality Control
Stability testing of drug products is a regulatory requirement for pharmaceutical companies who want to market and sell their drugs. This article highlights the importance of stability testing and how stability programs are conducted. We [...]
Complete Guide to All 37 FDA New Drug Approvals in 2022
It’s that time of the year again as we walk you through the FDA new drug approvals over the past twelve months. We break down the approvals by the numbers and highlight each small molecule [...]
Duration of Patent Protection and Market Exclusivity for New Drugs
When pharmaceutical companies develop new drugs, they create intellectual property. This information is protected by patents and market exclusivity laws for a certain period, during which the company can expect to be the sole manufacturer [...]
