Drug Target Review

MARCH 17, 2025

This is based on the traditional model of occupancy-driven pharmacology, where a drug’s therapeutic effects are directly related to the time it occupies its target. The drug’s pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) are closely linked.

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PerkinElmer

JANUARY 7, 2022

The pharmaceutical industry is under huge pressure to address the high attrition rates in drug development. With around 90% of candidates failing during clinical development, 1 the process is not only long and risky, but also expensive for those involved. References Hingorani, A.D., Sci Rep 9, 18911 (2019).

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In some cases, the FDA has had to remove approvals of oncology drugs based on single-arm trials after they came to market because confirmatory studies had found that the safety/tolerability profile was less acceptable in the wider population.

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Alta Sciences

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Podcast : FDA Guidance for Industry Psychedelic Drugs Extensively studied for potential therapeutic efficacy, psychedelic drug development comes with its own set of clinical development requirements. Watch the video. Listen here. Watch it now. The Altascientist : Issue No.

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Drug Target Review

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In 2024 alone, almost 50 antibody drug candidates are anticipated to enter regulatory review, the majority of which are mAbs. Aside from the advent of complex antibody-based drugs, the industry is facing some additional changes which are shaping drug development. 2018;10(4):539–46. Harth S, Frisch C. 2021;291–306.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Phase I trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that is meant to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of single ascending doses of ABBV-47D11. “With the clinical program at AbbVie now underway, we are in a position to contribute a new therapeutic option to address this pandemic.”

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PPD

MAY 11, 2023

The global COVID-19 pandemic increased awareness of the importance of vaccine development — both for drug developers and the public. The speed at which COVID-19 vaccines were developed was remarkable, but like most newly developed vaccines, there was variation among who could receive the shots and when.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The first trial will be conducted as a Phase 1, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of the intravenous liposomal formulation of ibrexafungerp in healthy subjects. The study will be conducted in South Africa. For more information, visit www.scynexis.com.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

With presently no approved treatments, there’s a major unmet need for curatives that can delay progression to order failure, “ said John Tsai, Head of Global Drug Development and Chief Medical Officer at Novartis.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 25, 2020

In addition, this indication offers synergy with the commercial infrastructure being developed to support our first New Drug Application.”. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development that utilizes artificial intelligence to identify improved therapies in neuroscience and immuno-oncology.

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The Pharma Data

AUGUST 29, 2020

“These positive Phase II results are promising and pave the way for further evaluation of oral LNP023 as a potential monotherapy treatment and standard of care for PNH,” said John Tsai, Head Global Drug Development and Chief Medical Officer, Novartis. “We

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Several clinical sites are screening patients for the Phase 1 a/b multicenter, open-label, dose escalation study of safety, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of CG-806 in ascending cohorts (3+3 design) to determine the maximum tolerated dose or recommended dose in patients with relapsed or refractory AML.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Additionally, Regeneron bispecifics are manufactured using similar approaches used for human monoclonal antibody medicines, yielding similar properties and pharmacokinetics. REGN5458 and odronextamab are currently under clinical development, and their safety and efficacy have not been evaluated by any regulatory authority.

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PPD

APRIL 14, 2025

Expertise that accelerates your clinical development success The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific has significant experience in customized Phase I-IV metabolic clinical trials. Were applying that expertise and commitment to every aspect of developing and running successful GLP-1 studies.

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Drug Target Review

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It’s an exciting process—anticipating development risks, predicting outcomes, and aligning these with the greater vision of medical advancement. The true joy comes from navigating these complexities and asking the right questions early on, because these foundational steps are critical to the success of any clinical development process.

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PPD

JUNE 20, 2023

As some drug development organizations right-size their workforces , a strong CRO partner will rehire your talent — avoiding destabilization of your clinical research — via rebadging through functional service provider (FSP) engagements. The drug development industry is undoubtedly in a season of change.

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Agency IQ

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The guidance concludes with a brief section on “process considerations” that strongly emphasizes the importance of rationalizing the chosen approach to establishing efficacy with high specificity early in the clinical development process. When should this occur? at the end-of-phase 2 meeting).

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

JULY 9, 2024

DAP Content In developing DAPs, the Draft Guidance recommends that sponsors consider whether certain demographic groups may have a different response to a medical product regarding either effectiveness or safety.

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Agency IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

BY RACHEL COE, MSC JUN 6, 2023 5:00 PM CDT What are nonclinical studies and when are they conducted in drug development? For this reason, animal models are still used both during drug discovery and the more intensive nonclinical studies conducted during clinical development.

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Agency IQ

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Pediatric patients: Likewise, reviewers from OCE have persistently voiced the need for pediatric patients to be included earlier in the drug development process as well. As for older adults, differences in product performance for pediatric patients cannot be characterized sufficiently just be adjusting for age or weight.

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Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

EMA finalizes clinical anticancer therapeutic guidance update In a newly finalized revision, the EMA’s guideline covering all aspects of clinical development of anticancer therapeutics has expanded its already broad scope. The EMA started providing guidance on the clinical development of anticancer therapeutics in 1996.

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Agency IQ

JUNE 28, 2024

estimated prevalence of the condition of interest, any relevant pharmacokinetic or pharmacogenomic data, demographic factors) and how they intend to meet those goals, as well as operational and process factors such as how they should be submitted and how the “action plan” may be updated over time.

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Agency IQ

AUGUST 16, 2024

The final version newly clarifies that oncolytic viruses also fall outside the scope of the document and includes a new disclaimer that the guidance is not intended to address unique considerations of pediatric drug development. To be [administered with] food or not to be?

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The Premier Consulting Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

In the complex and costly world of new drug development, pharmacokinetic (PK) modeling has emerged as a promising method for driving more efficient and cost-effective clinical trials. By simulating these processes, sponsors can optimize dosing regimens and assess variability in drug response among individuals.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Identifying a safe and effective dose for registrational trials is one of the most critical and complex aspects of early-stage drug development for rare diseases. Traditionally, early drug development focuses on ensuring the safety of clinical doses, with regulatory authorities prioritizing patient protection.

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Drug Target Review

APRIL 25, 2025

Finally, CIVMs address some of the unmet needs in drug discovery, including evaluation of drug transport across the foeto-maternal interface and safety assessment of molecules during pregnancy.19 Optimising proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) for oral drug delivery: a drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics perspective.

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Drug Target Review

MAY 8, 2025

Antibody-drug conjugates ( ADCs ) represent a pivotal advancement in targeted oncology therapies, offering precise drug delivery while mitigating systemic toxicity. As ADC development evolves, scientists must optimise analytical methodologies to enhance drug delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance and clinical efficacy.

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