The Importance of Multiple-Dose Bioequivalence Studies
Introduction: Multiple-dose bioequivalence is one of the types of bioequivalence studies . They are designed to evaluate the equivalence of a test drug and a reference drug over an extended treatment period. These studies are necessary to ensure that the safety and efficacy profiles of the test drug are similar to those of the reference drug. This article will discuss the concept of multiple-dose bioequivalence studies, their importance, and the regulatory requirements for conducting them. Concept: Multiple-dose bioequivalence studies are conducted to evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile of a test drug and a reference drug over an extended treatment period. These studies are usually conducted in healthy volunteers or patients, and the primary objective is to determine whether the test drug is bioequivalent to the reference drug. The bioequivalence criteria for multiple-dose studies are the same as those for single-dose studies, which are based on the area under the plasma concentrati