@MHRA: regulators could track #drug reactions via Twitter
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says Twitter, Facebook and smartphone apps could soon be used to gather adverse drug reactions (ADRs).
Archives for September 10, 2014
Medidata, Icon partner on electronic patient-reported outcomes
Cloud-based solution provider Medidata and CRO Icon have launched a joint initiative to bring new efficiency to the administration of electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) in clinical trials.
Update
Covance clinical issues normalize
Higher than normal cancellations for Covance’s clinical business have persisted now for a couple of quarters, though that downturn has since normalized and CEO Joe Herring believes the company was just in a short-lived rut.
Drug prices will continue to vary across Africa says analyst
High importation costs and country-to-country differences in national healthcare systems mean drugmakers will continue to vary the cost of products in Africa according to an industry analyst.
Marken’s Brazilian depot to receive first shipment this month
Marken expects the first batch of trial supplies to reach its new depot in Sao Paulo, Brazil later this month.
Industry groups take issue with FDA draft guidance on outsourcing facilities
Industry groups BIO (Biotechnology Industry Association) and GPhA (Generic Pharmaceutical Association) are calling for outsourcing facilities to be held to the same standards as other, larger manufacturers.
Cipla buys Indian plants from contractor
Indian drugmaker Cipla has bought two manufacturing facilities from its contractor Okasa Pharma.