The story of ASAQ: the first antimalarial product development partnership success.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2008
Document Type:
Book Chapter
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Kiechel, J.R., Diap, G., Amuasi, J., Sevcsik, A.M., Pécoul, B.

Abstract

This chapter describes the development of ASAQ, a new fixed-dose combination of artesunate and amodiaquine (which, it is argued, can serve as a model for future drug development to treat neglected diseases); the need for improved antimalarial treatments; the scientific evidence in favour of ASAQ; the public-private partnership for its development and production; activities in registration, marketing, etc. to get it to the patients who need it; and its implications for the development of other needs-driven drugs.

Citation

Pécoul, B.; Sevcsik, A.M.; Amuasi, J.; Diap, G.; Kiechel, J.R. The story of ASAQ: the first antimalarial product development partnership success. In: Matlin, S.A.; Francisco, A. de; Sundaram, L.; Faich, H.S.; Gehner, M (Eds). Health Partnerships Review. Global Forum for Health Research, Geneva, Switzerland (2008) 77-83. ISBN 978-2-940401-05-5

Published 1 January 2008
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