The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), the industry body representing research-based drug companies, is urging the UK government to “move at pace” to deliver the clinical trial reforms it promised in two separate policy documents in 2021.
Pharma Industry Urges UK To Make Good On Its Clinical Trial Promises
Research-based drug companies are asking for swift implementation of UK clinical trial reforms to ensure the country does not lose out on commercial trial activity amid challenges such as capacity constraints in the NHS and delays in regulatory approvals.
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