New Zealand To Overhaul Ageing Regulatory System
Revised Scheme Will Take Several Years To Implement
Executive Summary
Drug approvals, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance and the use of unauthorized drugs are among areas targeted by draft legislation on a new therapeutic products scheme.
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