Clinical pharmacology applications in clinical drug development and clinical care: A focus on Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: Drug development, from preclinical to clinical studies, is a lengthy and complex process. There is an increased interest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to promote innovation, research and local content including clinical trials (Phase I-IV). Currently, there are over 650 registered clinical trials in Saudi Arabia, and this number is expected to increase. An important part of drug development and clinical trials is to assure the safe and effective use of drugs. Clinical pharmacology plays a vital role in informed decision making during the drug development stage as it focuses on the effects of drugs in humans. Disciplines such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenomics are components of clinical pharmacology. It is a growing discipline with a range of applications in a

SUBMITTER: Alsultan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7584801 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature