UK MHRA Considers New Approach To Support Sponsors Throughout Clinical Trial Lifecycle

The UK regulator says it wants to become an "enabler" of clinical trials by helping sponsors to deal with potential problems earlier on in the process. 

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is considering a new approach to attract more clinical trial activity to the UK by offering sponsors enhanced support across the entire lifecycle of the trial, from Phases I to III and IV.

The proposed Clinical Trial Lifecycle Package (CTLP) would be available to sponsors who submit a “complete application adopting the combined phase approach,” including their plans for

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