Experimental Research Elements

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Experimental Research Elements

In the United States the development of a new drug, for human consumption is a long and difficult process requiring many levels of testing. Mandated by the food and drug administration (FDA) the rigorous process of new drug development can consists of at least four phases. If the FDA approves the new drug to be safe and effective for humans, generally, from start to finish the entire process of new drug development, take an average of 12 years of experimental research costing the pharmaceutical company millions of dollars.

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