EFPIA

EFPIA responds to EMA draft policy on access to clinical trial data

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 01:20 PM

EFPIA, representing the research-based pharmaceutical industry in Europe with a membership of 33 national associations and 40 pharmaceutical companies, has concerns about the EMA draft policy (0070) on publication and access to clinical trial data, saying it carries negative implications for public health in its failure to adequately protect the interests of patients and the research from which they benefit.

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IMI2 to launch in January 2014

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 01:07 PM

The European Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 (IMI2) is a Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) bringing together companies, universities, public laboratories, innovative SMEs, patient groups and regulators. It will pave the way for breakthrough vaccines, medicines and treatments to address Europe’s health challenges through a combined science and innovation effort.

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EFPIA gives recommendations for clinical trial data transparency

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 02:43 PM

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations recently held a workshop to give insight into the different views on the sensitive issue of clinical data transparency in Europe.

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CEO of Sanofi designated as new president elect of EFPIA

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 01:55 PM

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), which represents the pharmaceutical industry operating in Europe, has designated Christopher A. Viehbacher, CEO of Sanofi, as the new president elect of EFPIA. He will take up the position as of June 2013 for a two year term.

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IMI creates platform to discover novel medicines

Monday, March 12, 2012 02:04 PM

In an effort to speed up the discovery of new medicines, the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) has created the European Lead Factory, a Europe-wide public-private partnership that combines the Joint European Compound Collection, a comprehensive collection of candidate drug molecules, with an industry-like screening center.

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European Commission launches framework for research and innovation

Thursday, December 1, 2011 01:12 PM

EFPIA, the voice of the research-based pharmaceutical industry in Europe, welcomes the launch of the European Commission’s new Framework for Research and Innovation: Horizon 2020.

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EFPIA launches strategy to revitalize antibiotic research

Friday, November 18, 2011 10:41 AM

EFPIA, the voice of the research-based pharmaceutical industry in Europe, welcomes the publication of the European Commission's "Strategy and Action Plan to Tackle the Threat of Antibiotic Resistance".

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CenterWatch Monthly April 2009

Friday, April 10, 2009 08:00 AM

Pfizer’s Enhanced Clinical Trial Design Saves $100 Million Annually

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