Not really. When products are licensed in Canada, the data from the manufacturer is usually assessed. It's not an independent assessment. It may involve independent investigators, which is a different issue, but it's all manufacturers' data.
October 26th, 2009 / 4:35 p.m.
Director General, Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch, Department of Health
Not really. When products are licensed in Canada, the data from the manufacturer is usually assessed. It's not an independent assessment. It may involve independent investigators, which is a different issue, but it's all manufacturers' data.
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