The Development of New Drugs: From Discovery to Clinical Trials

The video tutorial explains the process of drug development, starting from discovery to prescription. It covers the stages of preclinical testing on cells, tissues, and animals, followed by clinical trials involving humans. The importance of testing for toxicity, efficacy, and dosage is highlighted. The video also discusses double-blind trials, where neither the doctor nor the patient knows who receives the actual drug or placebo, ensuring unbiased results. Finally, it emphasizes ongoing monitoring for long-term and rare side effects even after a drug is licensed.

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