new drug

noun

: a drug that has not been declared safe and effective by qualified experts under the conditions prescribed, recommended, or suggested in the label and that may be a new chemical formula or an established drug prescribed for use in a new way

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Drug developers leverage these models to support the design of clinical trials of new drugs and secure their regulatory approval. —

Patrick Smith, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 The company continues to focus on developing new drugs by reformulating existing generic drugs, with ongoing clinical trials for LP-10 and LP-310. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Both outlets suggest that this apparent change in public fortune has resulted from the spread of powerful new drugs for treating diabetes and obesity: Ozempic, Mounjaro, and the rest. —

Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024 An analysis of 32,000 individuals who participated in new drug trials in the US during 2020 found that only 8% were Black, 6% Asian, 11% Hispanic, and 30% were aged 65 and older. —

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