PharmaceuticalsIn the past most drugs have been discovered either by identifying the active ingredient from traditional remedies or by serendipitous discovery. A newer approach has been to understand how disease and infection are controlled at the molecular and physiology level and to target specific entities based on this knowledge. New technologies and data management are now employed to speed up this process. Drug development is an intensive and confidential process. Of all compounds investigated for use in humans only a small fraction is eventually approved, and only after heavy investment in pre-clinical development, clinical trials, and safety monitoring to determine the safety and efficacy of a compound. This highly specialised sector requires top class facilities to discover, develop and launch life saving treatments for the world market. Experience includes:
Similar laboratory specifications are also required by hospitals and teaching establishments.
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