Clinical trials and research

Clinical trials are important for patients, they are beneficial to the NHS and they are good for the UK economy.

Clinical trials - How the UK can transform the clinical research environment

Report: ABPI Clinical Trials Report 2020

The UK has been leading the rest of Europe in early-stage clinical research according to new data published by the ABPI in its second annual report on the state of clinical trials in the UK.

Blog: Research must be for everyone, says ABPI President

The ABPI is calling for the research community to work with Government, funders, and the public to tackle issues around diversity and inclusion in research. This is essential, says ABPI President Haseeb Ahmad.

Press release: UK leading Europe in clinical trials, but strategy needed to restart non-COVID research

The UK has been leading the rest of Europe in early-stage clinical research according to new data published by the ABPI in its second annual report on the state of clinical trials in the UK.

Patient involvement

Involving the public and patients as equal partners in the discovery and development of medicines is vital. The ABPI works with patient organisations and our members to improve how this is done.

COVID-19: working with patients and patient organisations

In responding to the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), industry and patient organisations alike are working flat out to improve public health and are looking to build on their collaborations or put new ones in place.

Video: What are clinical trials and how do they work?

Dr Sheuli Porkess talks us through how potential new medicines and vaccines go through rigorous clinical trials.

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ABPI Clinical Trials Report 2020 - How the UK can transform the clinical research environment

Clinical trials are important for patients, they are beneficial to the NHS and they are good for the UK economy.

ABPI Clinical Trials Report 2019 - How the UK is researching medicines of the future

Clinical trials are important for patients, they are beneficial to the NHS and they are good for the UK economy.