Which of the following would be a reason for a drug company NOT to pursue expensive clinical trails with a new drug?
A)The drug produces no side effects.
B)The drug produces side effects.
C)The therapeutic index is greater than 1.
D)The therapeutic index is less than 1.

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If the therapeutic index (ratio of the dose needed for therapeutic effects to the dose causing harmful effects) is less than 1, it implies that the drug's harmful effects are greater than its therapeutic effects, making it a risky proposition for a drug company to invest in expensive clinical trials.

Which of the Following Would Be a Reason for a Drug