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Separating the Hype from the Hyperbole Surrounding FDORA’s Alternatives to Animal Testing under the FD&C Act

FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

While this hype may be warranted in some respects—a 60-year old legal provision has now been amended to acknowledge that the science of drug development is advancing—the change is mostly symbolic and is likely to take many years before we see it have a measurable impact. FDORA § 3209(a)(2).

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Time for change: non-human primates in drug research

Drug Target Review

Non-human primates (NHPs), such as macaques and cynomolgus monkeys, have long served as a cornerstone in preclinical drug development due to their close genetic, anatomical and physiological resemblance to humans. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Trends in Non-Human Primate Use for Research and Testing.

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Exploring alternatives to animal testing in drug discovery

Drug Target Review

Animal testing plays a significant role in pre-clinical research and therefore requires the use of millions of animals. million scientific procedures involving live animals were carried out in 2020. million scientific procedures involving live animals were carried out in 2020. In Britain, 2.88 In Britain, 2.88