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    Glossary Drug Repositioning

    finding new uses for existing medications

    Drug Repositioning, also known as Drug Repurposing, is the process of finding new therapeutic uses for existing medications. This approach can save time and resources in drug development because the safety profiles of these drugs are already well understood, allowing for quicker transitions to clinical trials for new indications.

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