Across
- 2. Abbreviation for the expensive early work drug companies do to discover and design new medicines
- 4. Type of drug that does not need a prescription
- 8. Generic-like version of biologic drugs that lower cost
- 9. Takes 10-20 years and $2.6 billion to develop
- 10. Includes surgical instruments, dental equipment, diagnostics
- 11. Large-scale trial that compares the new drug to existing treatments
- 12. Prescription drug tier for preferred generics
- 13. Approved drug list
Down
- 1. Multi-phase process that tests new drugs for safety and effectiveness
- 3. Industry that discovers manufactures, and distributes drugs
- 5. Comparative studies to determine which drug works best
- 6. A company that helps insurance companys save money by managing prescription drug prices and coverage
- 7. Type of drug that makes up 70% if all drug spending
- 13. Organization that regulates and approves drugs in the U.S