Inspection findings related to electronic systems used in clinical trials

Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the use of electronic systems for capture and handling…

6 years ago

Highlights from MHRA GCP Symposium in Sep. 2018

The MHRA GCP Inspectorate Symposium was held recently in Leeds, UK. There was an extremely positive atmosphere and great opportunities…

6 years ago

EU’s Clinical Trial Regulation and Brexit

In March, the UK and EU negotiating teams reached agreement on the terms of an implementation period that will start…

6 years ago

How to have a successful inspection

GCP inspection findings/observations in clinical trials forming the basis for an application for marketing authorizations for new medicinal products or…

6 years ago

What is adequate sponsor oversight when outsourcing?

According to the updated ICH GCP, section 5.2.2: The sponsor should ensure oversight of any trial-related duties and functions carried…

6 years ago

EMA guideline on investigational medicinal products for public consultation

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a draft guideline, which lays down the principles for management of the IMP…

6 years ago

Important highlights from pharmacovigilance inspection report

During a period of one year from 2016 to 2017, the UK GPvP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practice) Inspectorate conducted 36 inspections…

6 years ago

How does EU GDPR affect clinical trials globally?

The EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), effective from 25th May 2018,  replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC, is designed…

7 years ago

How long to retain clinial trial records by investigators?

The investigator should agree to archive the documentation (both electronic and paper-based records) during the retention period as required according…

7 years ago

Inspection readiness of electronic TMF

We are using eTMF (electronic Trial Master File) more and more in clinical trials, but the sponsor eTMFs are not…

7 years ago