Drug Discovery and Drug Development

Over the years, India has attained a prominent global position in the manufacture of Generic Drugs. This success can be attributed to its synthetic organic chemistry and chemical engineering strengths, nurtured by the timely policies of the Government of India. However, breakthrough successes in New Drug Discovery have remained elusive, despite the brilliant and sustained efforts of many Indian researchers and Pharma establishments. The Indian National Science Academy thought it appropriate to document India’s New Drug Discovery Research (NDDR) journey to date. Gathering contributions from prominent researchers in the Indian Pharma Industry and Academia, this book highlights their efforts, achievements, and the status quo of Indian NDDR.

Discusses the successes and critically assesses the failures of new drug discovery efforts

Shares insights and updates on drug development in a wide range of areas such as metabolic diseases, parasitic diseases, cancer, and microbial diseases

Offers an inside view of the history of drug discovery in the Indian pharmaceutical industry