Pharmaceutical challenges in veterinary product development

There are many similarities between the human health and animal health industries. Both industries are research driven, have global presence, are highly regulated, and have to profit in a competitive business environment. However, there are also notable differences. This review highlights and discusses those differences as they relate to the pharmaceutical challenges in veterinary product development. This paper provides a brief review of the animal health pharmaceutical product landscape, segmentation, and market evolution; highlights challenges and special considerations in veterinary drug delivery; and identifies unmet needs in animal health along with recent advances. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.