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New Bill could enhance UK clinical trial regulation

European Pharmaceutical Review

Benefits of The Future Clinical Trials Bill Chiefly, the Bill’s goal is to increase patient participation and overall, ensure clinical trials have the highest levels of safety while enabling greater regulatory pragmatism, the author explained. If achieved, this would boost the UK’s competitiveness as a leading international site for trials.

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The Dark Side of KOL Relationship

Contrarian Sales Techniques

However, it was later discovered that the drug increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and it was eventually pulled from the market in 2004. Here are some strategies that can be used to build relationships with KOLs in a responsible and ethical manner: 1.

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Preparing for stricter standards on substances of human origin

European Pharmaceutical Review

Covered SoHO activities are “action[s], or series of actions, that [have] a direct impact on safety, quality or efficacy of SoHOs.” This will enable better monitoring of the safety and quality of these products, but it may also require additional investments in IT infrastructure.

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