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The decline in new drug development.

M M Rumore1

  • 1Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Brooklyn, N.Y.

American Pharmacy
|April 1, 1992
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Innovation drives new drug discovery, moving beyond imitation. A rational approach to developing novel therapeutics promises significant rewards and exciting future breakthroughs.

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Area of Science:

  • Drug discovery and development
  • Medicinal chemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • The historical reliance on empirical methods and "molecular roulette" in drug discovery.
  • The vast, untapped potential for novel therapeutic agents from diverse natural and synthetic sources.
  • The need for a paradigm shift in pharmaceutical research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for innovation over imitation in new drug development.
  • To highlight the potential benefits and diverse origins of future drug discoveries.
  • To promote a transition from empirical to rational approaches in pharmaceutical research.

Main Methods:

  • Exploration of novel synthetic compounds.
  • Screening of natural products from soil and plant samples.
  • Review of historical drug development strategies.

Main Results:

  • Identification of numerous potential avenues for discovering new drugs.
  • Emphasis on the significant rewards associated with successful drug innovation.
  • Acknowledgement of the unpredictable nature of past drug discovery processes.

Conclusions:

  • Future drug development should prioritize innovative strategies rather than imitation.
  • Untapped sources like synthetic compounds and natural products hold promise for dramatic discoveries.
  • A move towards more rational, less empirical approaches is crucial for advancing pharmaceutical science.

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