Tag: Formulation and development

Developing a new drug takes an average of 10 years and can cost $2.6 billion [1.6.2]. A critical part of this is F&D, but what is the full form of F&D in pharmacy? The acronym primarily stands for **Formulation and Development** [1.2.2, 1.2.6].

While medical contexts may use FND to mean Functional Neurological Disorder, in the pharmaceutical industry, the full form of FND almost always refers to Formulation and Development. This department is a crucial part of the drug-making process, turning an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) into a stable, effective, and patient-friendly final product.