World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

DRUG DISCOVERY CHALLENGES

Shaik Abdul Saleem*, Dr. J. N. Suresh Kumar and Shaik Munwar

ABSTRACT

Low productivity, rising R&D costs, dissipating proprietary products and dwindling pipelines are driving the pharmaceutical industry to unprecedented challenges and scrutiny. In this presentation we reflect on the current status of the pharmaceutical industry and reasons for continued low productivity. An emerging „symbiotic model of innovation?, that addresses underlying issues in drug failure and attempts to narrow gaps in current drug discovery processes, is discussed to boost productivity. The model emphasizes partnerships in innovation to deliver quality products in a cost-effective system. We are also discussing diverse options to build a balanced research portfolio with higher potential for persistent delivery of drug molecules.

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