2021 Saw India Enable Accelerated Regulatory Pathways – Can It Become The Norm?
Executive Summary
India saw a raft of vaccine and drug approvals in 2021, backed by pandemic-related accelerated regulatory processes, and outlined its intent to step up biopharma innovation in the country. Pharma wants some of the regulatory flexibility to stay, though experts are seeking increased transparency in the overall approach.
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