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How to Revamp Your Approach to Conventional IVIVC Models

An IVIVC (in vitro-in vivo correlation) is a predictive mathematical model describing the relationship between the in vitro properties of a dosage form and the in vivo responses. Drug developers frequently find IVIVCs useful for a number of reasons: They can use dissolution tests as a surrogate for human bioequivalence (BE) studies. They can support … Continued

Why Using In Silico Modeling for Cardiac Safety is the Next Big Thing

The sky high cost of drug development means that late stage drug attrition is especially devastating. Thus, the ability to assess potential drug safety issues early— using in vitro data— would be very beneficial. The current paradigm for cardiac safety pharmacology is rooted in the preclinical ICH S7B and clinical ICH E14 guidelines. There have … Continued

Dosing for Two: How Pharmacometrics Supports Drug Safety in Pregnancy

According to the US Census Bureau, there is a birth every eight seconds in the United States. Women frequently take prescription and over-the-counter drugs during pregnancy. Given the ubiquity of pregnancy and births, you’d think that there would be a robust understanding of the safety and efficacy of drugs in pregnant women. However, the vast … Continued

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