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International Clinical Trials
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In the history of medical research, the concept of patient centricity is a relatively new one. Until a few years ago, the primary focus of most clinical trials was developing drugs for commercial application. Patients were important and necessary to this process, but only because they represented the human connection to data the development team needed to move a drug candidate or treatment option through the regulatory approval process.
Unsurprisingly, patients who did become involved in clinical trials often felt disrespected and unimportant. As the industry accepted that patients’ generally low levels of satisfaction translated into compliance issues and high dropout rates, as well as broadly negative perceptions of clinical research that contribute to the limited participation rates of today, interest began to rise in assessing and addressing patient concerns.
By the mid-2000s, terms such as ‘patient centricity’ and ‘patientcentric trials’ had begun to find their way into publications and presentations. Although precise definitions vary, the underlying concept from the beginning is that providing patients with more information and greater integration into the trial process will lead to greater patient satisfaction and improved outcomes for sponsors, research centres, and patients. |
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Automated testing of pharmaceutical packaging
Test-result reproducibility and traceability are essential when testing pharmaceutical packaging and medical products. Zwick has developed a robotic testing system for automated testing applications ranging from childproof bottles (withpress-and-turn caps) to auto-injectors and insulin pens; tests on these include determination of the release force. As well as increasing specimen throughput and reducing per-specimen costs, automation reduces operator influence, while releasing laboratory staff for more demanding activities in line with their skills and qualifications.
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Cartridge Based Drug Delivery System
Weibel CDS AG
Cartridge based drug delivery systems small and easy to use? This question is discussed in this article by Ludwig Weibel, CEO and Hans Peter Manser, Business Director of Weibel CDS AG. A novel and innovative approach is presented offering patients numerous advantages making their life easier, saving time and avoiding needle stick injuries.
Safer, easier and faster drug delivery – Weibel CDS AG, Switzerland develops and produces innovative, user friendly, application oriented injection systems and devices.
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Pharma and Device Packaging and Labelling West Coast 2018
27-28 November 2018, Burlingame, CA
The second edition of the Pharma and Device Packaging and
Labeling West Coast was a thought-provoking two days of engaging presentations,
discussion and networking.
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