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 administered to healthy human volunteers, and non-clinical data is closely reviewed before a medicine is allowed to enter the market.
Efficacy
Non-clinical requirements before first-in-human studiesArticle
A rigorous non-clinical programme must be completed before a medicine may be tested in humans for the first time in Phase I clincial trials.
Analysing clinical trial resultsArticle
Clinical trial results are statistically analysed in terms of demographics, efficacy, and safety. Different types of clinical trial may warrant different interpretations of trial results.
Animal modelsArticle
The animal models used in non-clinical trials are carefully selected, taking various factors into consideration.
Making a medicine. Step 8: Confirmatory studiesArticle
Phase III clinical studies, or confirmatory studies, are the final confirmation of the safety and efficacy of a medicine before it can be launched on the market. Phase III studies are the largest, most complicated, and most expensive part of the medicines development process, and nearly 50% of medicines that enter this phase will fail.
Efficacy and safety of medicinesArticle
Medicines must balance efficacy and safety, benefits and risks. The efficacy and safety of a medicinal product are tested thoroughly during its development, and carefully monitored after the product enters the market.
