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Nature Reviews Drug Discovery 2, 915-919 (November 2003) | doi:10.1038/nrd1229
Opinion: Challenges and opportunities in animal drug development: a regulatory perspective
Claire M. Lathers1 About the author
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Abstract
Veterinary drugs are important in maintaining the health and productivity of agricultural animals, and the health of companion animals. Although there are many parallels between the development of animal drugs and human drugs, there are also important differences. This article focuses on some key challenges and opportunities for veterinary drug development in the light of the regulatory framework for animal healthcare.
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Claire M. Lathers is at the Center for Veterinary Medicine, FDA, Office of the Director, HFV-1, 7519 Standish Place, Rockville, Maryland 20855, USA.
Email: lathers@attglobal.net Opinions are those of the author and do not represent policy of the FDA or the US Government.
