How Long Does the First Step in New Drug Development--Initial

question 17

Multiple Choice

How long does the first step in new drug development--initial synthesis and preclinical trials--typically take?

• A) 1 - 3 months
• B) 6 months - 1 year
• C) 1 - 3 years
• D) 5 - 10 years

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