Chinese Regulator Raises Red Flag On Clinical Trial Bribery

China has proposed new guidelines designed to head off potential bribery by pharma companies related to the conduct of clinical studies and possible manipulation of outcomes.

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Chinese regulators seek to address the commercial bribery that impacts domestic clinical trials. (Shutterstock)

Chinese authorities have raised a red flag on the types of clinical studies that could serve as a conduit for potential commercial bribery involving pharmaceutical firms.

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