
|Articles|October 28, 2019
Six API Challenges That Could be Slowing Your Development
The challenges for new drugs looking to enter the market are numerous. But many are self-inflicted – especially in small molecule development. A dangerous perception persists that aside from highly potent APIs, small molecule medications have simple process requirements. The reality, however, is that most APIs will require numerous steps or significant work upfront to avoid development delays, rework or outright failure.
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