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10 October 2017PharmaRachel Bradley

After Brexit: new directions for clinical trials

A new regime for clinical trials in Europe is coming into force in 2018. However, there are uncertainties about what clinical trials legislation will apply in the UK once it leaves the EU. This article is a brief summary of the changes that will come into force for businesses based in Europe and for global businesses running clinical trials in Europe, and the potential impact of Brexit.

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