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An open source pharma roadmap

Balasegaram M, Kolb P, McKew J, Menon J, Olliaro PL, Sablinski T, Thomas Z, Todd MH, Torreele E, Wilbanks J
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An open source pharma roadmap | Journal Article / Short Report | MSF Science Portal
Summary Points
This Essay outlines how open source methods of working could be applied to the discovery and development of new medicines.

There are many potential advantages of an open source approach, such as improved efficiency, the quality and relevance of the research, and wider participation by the scientific and patient communities; a blend of traditional and innovative financing mechanisms will have to be adopted.

To evaluate properly the effectiveness of an open source methodology and its potential as an alternative model of drug discovery and development, we recommend that new projects be trialed and existing projects scaled up.

Subject Area

access to health care

Languages

English
DOI
10.1371/journal.pmed.1002276
Published Date
18 Apr 2017
PubMed ID
28419094
Journal
PLOS Medicine
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 14, Issue 4, Pages e1002276
Issue Date
2017-04-18
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