Digital technologies have significantly transformed the landscape of clinical trials, offering a range of tools to improve patient access, enrollment and engagement as well as on time data collection with reduced time lags and thus improving the overall trial management. Some of the key digital technologies commonly used in clinical trials include: Electronic Data…

Pharmacogenomics has triggered research and development in this area of personalized patient care and has resulted in several key industry players investing in it to be a big player for tomorrow. The most important sectors that are influenced by pharmacogenomic studies are the pharmaceutical industry and the healthcare sector.  The regulatory bodies are slowly trying…

Pharmacogenomics is a new branch of pharmaceutical research that has gained momentum. The influence of an individual's genetic makeup on response to medicines has a profound impact on multiple industries due to its potential to revolutionize personalized medicine.  We all are governed by the genes that we carry and the idea of the impact of…

Pharmacogenomics is a new area in the field of medicine. As the word suggests, it is the area that works as the link between the actions of the medicine based on genetic make-up of an individual. Thus, it is an extremely complex area that is still new and emerging. Pharmacogenomics therefore primarily focuses on how a…

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how a person's genetic composition influences the activity of medicines consumed. Thus, it entails investigating how an individual's genetic differences affect medication metabolism, the chance of encountering adverse drug reactions, and response to specific treatments. The goal of pharmacogenomics is to create more effective and safer drugs while also personalizing…

Australia remains one of the important markets of the continent with major contributions to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. As a part of major revamping of the pharmaceutical sector and to align with the western world, the regulations governing medications and medical devices underwent significant change under the government directive in October 2014. The regulatory…

Clinical trial success depends on the selection of a clinical trial site.  A "right site" for clinical trials is defined as a location that possesses the necessary resources, including infrastructure, experienced personnel, and access to an appropriate patient population, allowing for the successful and ethical execution of clinical research studies. Selecting the right site for clinical…

Study sites for a clinical study are one of the most crucial factors for a successful research program. A suitable potential site for clinical trials is the study site that could be a medical facility, hospital or research institution that engages in clinical research programs. Any such facilities must possess suitable infrastructure and resources. This includes…

Clinical trial data is the final outcome of any clinical research program. The clinical research programs are primarily conducted to collect important health related information about the study participants and the influence of the intervention provided to the participants on a specific health related parameter. The clinical data supply arising from a clinical trial is…

OTC pharmaceuticals are those that can be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription or seeking medical attention. Although OTC medicines are freely available in the market and can be easily purchased, it is essential that for proper use, people should adhere to the instructions on the "Drug Facts Label" on OTC medications. OTC medications can…