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New ethical guidance for paediatric clinical trials

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have published initial guidance deliberating how ethical it is for children to take part in research trials. Instead, doctors have had no choice but to use and prescribe suitable products which unfortunately, have not been assessed for safety or efficacy by the FDA.

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The Dark Side of KOL Relationship

Contrarian Sales Techniques

It was marketed aggressively to doctors and was touted as a safer alternative to other pain relievers on the market. This led to accusations that the company had influenced doctors to prescribe the drug, even though it was potentially dangerous. One of the most notable cases was the Vioxx scandal in the early 2000s.

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FDA sets out its thinking on protecting children in clinical trials

pharmaphorum

The FDA has published draft guidance giving its position on the ethical reasons for including children in clinical trials, and protecting them from harm. Trial sponsors are still left with the challenge of including children in an ethical , safe, and secure way, and the new guidance is the FDA’s attempt to make that easier to achieve.

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Endotoxin testing: the international regulatory landscape

European Pharmaceutical Review

At Roche, we see it as our ethical and environmental responsibility to support the use of alternative methods that prioritise animal welfare while ensuring the safety of our patients and the quality of our products. These methods aim to impede animal suffering by reducing dependence on horseshoe crab blood.

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The Benefits of Workplace Diversity in Medical Sales

MedReps

No longer can companies justify, on an ethical or even financial level, hiring a salesforce based on bias or prejudice. As medical sales leaders and representatives, our definition of ‘workplace’ is already diverse, including doctor’s offices, hospitals, meeting rooms, and conference calls. Reflecting Our Customers.

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Challenges in the Medical Sales Industry

MedReps

If a rep takes a more practical view of how to sell their product, they can find accessible staff members play a vital role in the doctor’s decision-making process. . In other words, you can face a harsh competitive environment if you work with an ethical company with a supportive culture. Insurance Coverage.

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The Traditional Pharma Model Isn’t Working – It’s Time to Evolve!

PharmaKinnex

More convenience and safety? After decades of in-person meetings, dinners, lavish events, and speaking engagements, the pharma landscape has shifted away from friendly relationships between doctors and representatives. What’s not to love?

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