Question

The image above represents the FDA standard drug approval process. For individuals with serious or life threatening illnesses, however, there is a faster alternative. This "shortcut" is called what?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Advanced Pre-Clinical Testing

Explanation:

The patient would be involved in a clinical trial testing the drug

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) Advanced Pre-clinical Testing.

The other options of the question were A) Expanded Access/Compassionate Use. B) Empathetic Procedure Research. D) Direct Drug Approval.

This "shortcut" is called Advanced Pre-clinical Testing. This testing is faster than the conventional process to approve clinical drugs. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) orders a thorough research process before a drug can be prescribed to a patient. Preclinical research in animals to understand the pharmacologic effect as well as the toxicologic effect of the new drug. This is an obligated process before administering any medicine to patients.