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Also keep in mind that the studies to prove safety are the short and cheap ones (phases 1 & 2), the long and expensive one (phase 3) is to prove efficacy. Of co
by SAI_Peregrinus 9y ago
Also keep in mind that the studies to prove safety are the short and cheap ones (phases 1 & 2), the long and expensive one (phase 3) is to prove efficacy. Of course sometimes safety issues show up only in phase 3, but its primary purpose is to show that the drug actually works and isn't just a scam.
- wbl 9y agoSafety is related to effacity. Have an oncology drug that makes you go deaf but extends life for melanoma patients by a lot? Great! Oh, it's for acne? Probably not going to pass muster.