Outside Consultant Will Evaluate FDA's Postmarketing Studies Practices

Oncology NEWS International Vol 15 No 6, Volume 15, Issue 6

The FDA has awarded a $1.09 million contract for an evaluation of the agency's process of establishing postmarketing, or phase IV, studies. The consulting firm of Booz Allen Hamilton will conduct the 1-year evaluation and make recommendations to the agency for improving and standardizing the process.

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—The FDA has awarded a $1.09 million contract for an evaluation of the agency's process of establishing postmarketing, or phase IV, studies. The consulting firm of Booz Allen Hamilton will conduct the 1-year evaluation and make recommendations to the agency for improving and standardizing the process.