Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006 on medicinal products for paediatric use & clinical research in vulnerable populations
2008

Regulation on Medicinal Products for Children

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Birka Lehmann

Primary Institution: Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte

Hypothesis

The regulation aims to improve the availability and safety of medicinal products for children by ensuring they are adequately tested and authorized.

Conclusion

The regulation establishes a framework to enhance the research and development of safe and effective medicinal products for children.

Supporting Evidence

  • Over 50% of medicines used for children have not been adequately tested.
  • The regulation aims to ensure that medicines for children are researched and authorized appropriately.
  • Children are a vulnerable group requiring specific clinical trials due to their developmental differences.

Takeaway

This study talks about new rules to make sure that medicines for kids are safe and tested properly before they are used.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1753-2000-2-37

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