AIDS Research Intensifying: 88 Medicines in Testing, 14 Approved

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judith Shuler
November 4, 1991 [phone]
AIDS RESEARCH INTENSIFYING: 88 MEDICINES IN TESTING, 14 APPROVED
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Progress in AIDS research is intensifying,
with 88 medicines in development -- a 42 percent increase over
the number in testing in 1990, according to a new survey released
today by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association.
"This progress is evident both in long-term and
short-term comparisons with previous PMA surveys," said PMA
President Gerald J. Mossinghoff.
Key results of the survey include:
o During the past 12 months, 3 medicines for AIDS and
AIDS-related conditions have been approved by the Food
and Drug Administration, bringing the total to 14 in
just four years. Another 5 medicines are at FDA
awaiting approval.
o The number of medicines in development by the research0
__o based pharmaceutical industry has more than tripled
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_o since 1987, when PMA conducted its first survey on AIDS
-_medicines.
__ o These medicines are being developed by 64
companies, compared with 40 in 1990.
o No vaccines were in testing in 1987; today there are 7.
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