Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Volume 48, Issue 11 , Pages 1056-1059 , November 2009

Challenges and Opportunities in Bringing New Medications to Market for Pediatric Patients

  • Himanshu P. Upadhyaya, M.B.B.S., M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to Himanshu P. Upadhyaya, M.B.B.S., M.S., ADAP Team, Neuroscience Platform, Eli Lilly & Co, Lilly Corp. Center, D/C 6112, Indianapolis, IN 46285
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  • Laura Gault, M.D., Ph.D.
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  • Albert J. Allen, M.D., Ph.D.

,Accepted 30 July 2009.

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 The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions of their employers or the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

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doi: 10.1097/CHI.0b013e3181baec67

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Volume 48, Issue 11 , Pages 1056-1059 , November 2009