Can lifecycle management safeguard innovation in the pharmaceutical industry?

Can lifecycle management safeguard innovation in the pharmaceutical industry?
Drug Discov Today. 2018 Oct 17;:
Authors: Hering S, Loretz B, Friedli T, Lehr CM, Stieneker F
Abstract
The pharmaceutical industry invests enormous amounts of resources (>€1 billion and >10years) in the development of new products. External factors such as intensifying foreign competition and greater regulatory demands can negatively affect the profit margin, whereas the R&D productivity diminishes. To stay competitive and to maintain high R&D capabilities for developing new medicinal products, companies must make smart investment decisions to maximize their return on investment. Consequently, the entire lifecycle of a medicinal product must be effectively managed to ensure a sustained development through commercialization. This review critically assesses the current situation and the associated management strategies throughout the lifecycle of a medicinal product.
PMID: 30342247 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Drug Discovery Today - October 17, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Hering S, Loretz B, Friedli T, Lehr CM, Stieneker F Tags: Drug Discov Today Source Type: research