Antimicrobial Drug Development – The Past, the Present, and the Future
Add bookmarkThe present state of antimicrobial discovery and development is shaped by these challenges as well as by the economic realities of the pharmaceutical industry. This paper also discusses some of the regulatory considerations in antimicrobial drug development, and presents some potential solutions to the challenges inherent in antimicrobial drug development, including steps taken by the US Food and Drug Administration to streamline the drug review process for antimicrobial agents while maintaining the standards necessary to protect and promote the health of the public.