The science and business of drug discovery : demystifying the jargon / Edward D. Zanders.

New York : Springer, [2011], ©2011.

xvii, 397 pages : illustrations, (some color) ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- pt. I. Background to drug discovery and development -- pt. II. The drug development pipeline: discovery to testing in humans -- pt. III. The drug development pipeline: clinical trials to marketing authorization -- pt. IV. The global pharmaceuticals business -- pt. V. Professional interactions with drug discovery industry.