Further Considerations Towards an Effective and Efficient Oncology Drug Discovery DMPK Strategy.

Background: DMPK data and knowledge are critical in maximising the probability of developing successful drugs via the application of in silico, in vitro and in vivo approaches in drug discovery.

Methods: The evaluation, optimisation and prediction of human pharmacokinetics is now a mainstay within drug discovery. These elements are at the heart of the 'right tissue' component of AstraZeneca's '5Rs framework' which, since its adoption, has resulted in increased success of Phase III clinical trials.