Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 May 2021
International regulators and WHO call for wider public access to clinical data
7 May 2021 - The International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities and the World Health Organisation are urging pharmaceutical companies to publish clinical trial reports for new medicines and vaccines without redactions to ensure that research results are publicly accessible to all those involved in healthcare decision-making.
In a joint statement, they stress that systematic transparency can increase trust in regulatory decision-making, reassure the public about data integrity and can stimulate research and development, which could have a positive impact on vaccine confidence.
