The life cycle approach offers interesting perspectives. To date, we have worked with drugs until they get to the market after which we play a very minimal role. Conceptually, this is a good approach, but in concrete terms, what will we really monitor and look at? What kind of information will we require from pharmaceutical companies? I think it's important to look at these matters. The overall idea is a good one, but we'll have to implement mechanisms to increase transparency and accountability, and provide better information in order to protect the public. Clearly, we will now obtain more information from the government. Consequently, we'll be able to go further. However, we'll have to see how this will benefit the public.
On April 29th, 2008. See this statement in context.