African Journal of Biomedical Research

January 2025

Niggula Praveen Kumar, Durga Prasad Beda, JE Rachel Nivedita, Bhima Sridevi, Makula Sucharitha, Rakesh Barik, Gatadi Srikanth

TLDR Drug repurposing finds new uses for existing drugs, saving time and money.

The article discusses drug repurposing as a strategy in drug discovery, which involves finding new therapeutic uses for existing drugs. This approach is gaining attention due to its benefits, including faster development timelines, reduced costs, established safety profiles, and the potential to address unmet medical needs. The review highlights current trends and future perspectives in the field of repurposed drugs, emphasizing its potential to provide novel treatments for various diseases.

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