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Volume 22, Issue 2 - Medical Writing Around the World

Regulatory medical writing in Switzerland

Abstract

Switzerland is practically unknown in the drug/medical device regulatory landscape despite being home to some of the world's biggest pharmaceutical firms. This article briefly describes the regulations governing clinical trials in Switzerland and cites examples of Swiss-specific regulatory documents.

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References

  1. Verordnung über klinische Versuche mit Heilmitteln (VKlin) [2001 Oct 17] Available from: http://www.admin.ch/ch/d/sr/812_214_2/index.html
  2. Swissmedic Information Sheet FAQ [2012 Dec]. Available from: http://www.swissmedic.ch/bewilligungen/00089/00282/index.html
  3. Bundesgesetz über die Forschung am Menschen (Humanforschungsgesetz, HFG) [30 Sept 2011]. Available from: http://www.admin.ch/ch/d/ff/2011/7415.pdf

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