The use of regulatory “sandboxes” to test out new approaches to the development and assessment of novel medicines could become widespread in the EU if proposals for the overhaul of the pharmaceutical legislation are approved.
‘Regulatory Sandbox’ In EU's Sights For Innovative Drug Development & Approval
The European Commission’s vision for a more agile and streamlined drug development and assessment framework includes the use of controlled regulatory environments for testing innovative new drugs and technologies.

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