Before marketing a new drug that has been approved for use based on clinical effectiveness and safety, the manufacturer wishes to study the potential new uses for the drug. This is an example of which phase of study?
a. Phase I
b. Phase II
c. Phase III
d. Phase IV
ANS: D
Phase IV studies are performed to examine potential new indications for approved drugs.
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