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What is an approved compound and why is it important in drug development?

An approved compound is a drug / small molecule that has already received FDA for use in humans. Occasionally existing medications can be repurposed to treat disease other than the condition they were initially designed for. To learn more about approved compounds and why they are important for drug development, click on the links below.

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Relevant publications

• FDA: “Off-Label” and Investigational Use of Marketed Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devises – Information Sheet

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