
FDA see expanded role for real-world evidence (RWE); Merck KGaA and Pfizer generate RWE for regulatory submission
17 August 2022
- RWE has the potential to both accelerate approval timelines and reduce the costs of drug development
- RWE studies must uphold established standards of evidence – including standards for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
- Concerns around the reliability of real-world data collection and data gaps limit the potential value of RWE studies.
- To overcome this barrier, companies may need to look beyond current vendors and establish strategic partnerships with new and emerging vendors