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Using Simcyp Simulator to Determine DDI Liability of Guanfacine in Children Case Study

Guanfacine (Intuniv® XR) extended release (GXR) is an orally administered, selective alpha2A-adrenergic receptor agonist, non-stimulant treatment for children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Guanfacine is primarily metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzyme. Thus, it was important to evaluate the...

Drug repurposing: Misconceptions, challenges, and opportunities for academic researchers Publication

Drug repurposing is promoted as a cost- and time-effective mechanism for providing new medicines. Often, however, there is insufficient consideration by academic researchers of the processes required to ensure that a repurposed drug can be used for a new indication. This may explain the inability of drug repurposing to fulfill its promise.ll

The Scary Future of Rare Disease Management On-Demand Webinar

In a world of rising healthcare costs, the greatest nightmare for payers is reimbursing drug interventions that do not meaningfully benefit their covered lives. Rare disease therapies, often viewed as attractive areas for pharmaceutical & biotech manufacturers, represent some of...