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Accelerated Development of Pharmaceuticals Past, Present, and Future
1Department of Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA. sbyrn@purdue.edu.
Abstract:
This paper reviews the accelerated development of pharmaceuticals, exploring past, present, and future perspectives. It provides a historical overview of early strategies used to expedite development, beginning with initiatives from the 1990s. The work of Gardner and Byrn in accelerated development analysis during this era is highlighted. The narrative progresses to the 2000s, discussing the emergence of PK/PD in accelerating pharmaceutical development. The paper further examines case studies in the accelerated development field, including the INDIGO and Chorus programs. It concludes with an analysis of the current state of the field, referencing the NIPTE conference, which focused on the industrial perspective of accelerated development. Additionally, the paper outlines strategies for the rapid development of Solid Lipid Nanoparticle manufacturing and vaccine production.
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