From Basic Science to Blockbuster Drug:The Discovery of Lyrica

摘要

Many great discoveries occur when they are least expected.These discoveries are most satisfying when they derive from studies of basic science.That is how the new blockbuster drug for the treatment of various neuropathic pains,epilepsy,and generalized anxiety disorder,Lyrica(pregabalin),was discovered.This essay describes the discovery and features of this new drug.