EU Offers ‘Timely And Helpful’ Advice On Summarizing Trial Results For Laypersons
Executive Summary
With around three months left for the EU Clinical Trials Regulation to fully kick in, the European Commission has finalized much-awaited guidance offering practical insights into how companies can comply with new transparency requirements mandated under the legislation.
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