The Current Cost of Developing a New Drug and Clearing

question 362

Multiple Choice

The current cost of developing a new drug and clearing all the FDA hurdles to market it is about:

• A) $100,000
• B) $1 million
• C) $5 million
• D) $10 billion
• E) $1 billion

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system that increases alertness, muscle tension, and energy expenditure in response to stress.

Somatic

Pertaining to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or the emotions.

Central

The core or most important part; in many contexts, it can refer to the central nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord.

Growth Hormones

Proteins secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulate growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.