UK Promises RWD Guidance In Plan To Boost Trial Innovation

The UK medicines regulator has published a new plan to deliver on several short-term projects as it tries to keep pace with the fast-moving life sciences sector and the needs of patients. 

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UK MHRA Says Delivering Meaningful Outcomes For Patients Is A Constant Focus • Source: Alamy

The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has announced ambitious new plans to overhaul its clinical trials system.

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