Question

The development and use of new drugs is one of the most important processes in modern healthcare. Complete the sentences below and place them in the correct chronological order.

a. when a promising drug molecule is identified it will be _______. Before being released onto the US market it must undergo extensive ___________ in clinical trials before finally receiving __________.

b. Many different related structures are made and tested to determine the _________ between molecule and its target effect. One way to produce many similar compounds quickly is called ___________.

c. New drugs are developed by starting with a ________, which shows promise for treating a target _______ or symptom. These compounds may be products from ________ which are known to be ___________.

d. Once the _________ has expired, chemically identical _______ can appear on the market.

e. After years of safe and successful use, some medicines become available as ____________ which are available without prescriptions.

Answer 1

d) Once the patent has expired, chemically identical generics can apper on the market.

a) When a promising drug molecule is identified it will be react on target molecules. Before being released onto the US market it must undergo extensive scrutiny in clinical trials before finally receiving FDA (Foog & Drug Administration) approval.

e) After years of safe and successful use, some medicines become available as Over the Counter Drugs (OTC) which are available without prescriptions.

b. Many different related structures are made and tested to determine the interactions and active sites between molecule and its target effect. One way to produce many similar compounds quickly is called generics.

c) New drugs are developed by starting with a ________, which shows promise for treating a target molecule od disesase or symptom. These compounds may be products from protines and vitamins which are known to be medicines.  

order: C, B, A, D & E