Sponsors are struggling with how to adapt research survey methods to meet the regulatory reporting standards of REMS assessments. Assessments need to be designed in a way that measure risk mitigation. Reports and interpretation of findings are highly qualitative and declarations of success may be inconsistent with those findings.
REMS assessments should be designed in a meaningful manner for measuring specific objectives. It’s important to start with a rational design – balance the interests of regulators, customers, and manufacturers. The design should be evidence-based and include end users in the design process. (more…)