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Legal challenges put off label use of gender affirming care drugs in jeopardy

Pharmaceutical Technology

However, health specialists refute most safety concerns for the use of drug classes as part of gender affirming care, citing years of research and care. As these drugs are not licensed for the specific indication of gender-affirming care, collecting safety data on off-label use is not viewed as a priority.

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Why R&D innovation holds the key to greater patient impact

European Pharmaceutical Review

By collaborating with several stakeholders and authorities, multiple stages of development can take place concurrently to speed up R&D without compromising safety protocols. The COVID-19 blueprint has shown a way forward. Previously, he spent more than 10 years at Roche in multiple positions within medical affairs.