Herbal Drug Development Roadmap in the Medicinal Plant Industry Published by Padideh Giah
Herbal Drug Development Roadmap
In response to the growing global demand for natural medicines and the need to develop native herbal-based products, Padideh Giah Health Accelerator has released a new educational resource titled “Roadmap for Developing a Herbal Drug Product in the Medicinal Plant Industry.” Presented as a specialized article, the content outlines the scientific, procedural, and regulatory path for bringing a herbal drug to market.
The roadmap clearly explains the key development stages:
Identifying a market need and selecting the appropriate plant
Conducting preclinical research and analyzing active compounds
Designing the formulation and producing prototypes
Running clinical trials in three phases
Obtaining regulatory approvals and registering the product
Scaling up for industrial production under GMP standards
And finally, marketing, commercialization, and market entry
Each phase is described in clear and accessible language for professionals and stakeholders in the field.
Padideh Giah developed this content to support innovation in the herbal pharmaceutical sector, reduce risk, and enhance the success rate of startups and emerging companies in this growing industry.