Where can I find an overview of the steps needed to develop a repurposed drug?

I am looking for an overview of the steps needed to develop a repurposed drug. Where can I find that?

EATRIS developed the board game REPURPOLIS including all the steps needed to develop a repurposed drug. If you want to learn more I can recommend playing the game.

@rosanvegter: can you tell us more about the game and maybe also provide this overview of steps?

Sure! In this game, a development team will need to successfully bring a repurposing candidate to the patient, by building and playing the critical path. The path comprises essential steps like formulation, preclinical and clinical research, but also elements such as patient engagement, funding, regulatory interactions, commercialization and patient access. Each step is represented by playing cards with outcomes influenced by players’ decisions. Money and time can be won or lost along the way while boosters and wildcards can bring additional benefits or misfortune. The ultimate goal is to reach the patient within time and budget. For more information about the game, you can visit: REPURPOLIS – EATRIS

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