IND, NDA, ANDA: Why is drug approval alphabet soup?

21/08/2025 24 min Temporada 2

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Episode Synopsis

Unlock the secrets of drug approval! This episode dives into the FDA's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) process, explaining how generic drugs are approved based on bioequivalence to provide safe, effective, and lower-cost alternatives. We also explore the innovative field of drug repurposing, where existing medications find new therapeutic uses, offering a streamlined path to treatment development