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Introduction to medicines

A medicine is commonly defined as a drug or preparation that can treat or prevent disease. Medicines must be delivered into the body, where they are then distributed to...

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Bioavailability and bioequivalence

Bioavailability is the fraction (percentage) of an administered dose of unchanged drug that reaches the blood stream (systemic circulation). Bioavailability varies between different pharmaceutical ingredients and mode of administration.

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The predictive value of non-clinical testing

Data from non-clinical trials is important as a predictor and decision-making tool in the medicines development process. Adequate and satisfactory non-clinical results are required before a medicine may be...

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Animal models

The animal models used in non-clinical trials are carefully selected, taking various factors into consideration.

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Phase II Trials

In Phase II trials, the investigational medicinal product is tested for efficacy (and safety). The studies conducted are typically therapeutic exploratory studies which try to discover whether the medicine...

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