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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Monday, 21 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 January 2008. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 January 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Drugs: Testing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions have been held with the Nigerian Government on the testing of Trovan in Nigeria by Pfizer; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has not held any discussion with the Nigerian Government on the testing of Trovan in Nigeria by Pfizer.The choice of country in which to conduct clinical trials on medicinal products is a decision entirely on the part of the pharmaceutical company wishing to perform the trials.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181915; 471 c332W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Drugs Testing Nigeria Clinical trials
Link
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