Pharmacy Assurance Pilot

ECMC Pharmacy Pilot - Launching June 2025

As part of the UK Clinical Research Delivery (UKCRD) programme, The ECMC Network and the Health Research Authority (HRA) are launching a targeted pilot to streamline and strengthen pharmacy technical assurance in early phase oncology trials.

What the pilot will do:

  • Apply across all ECMC sites, for both commercial and non-commercial early phase oncology trials (excluding healthy volunteer studies).
  • Reduce duplication and variation in pharmacy reviews, improving efficiency and consistency.
  • Provide clearer guidance on information needed from sponsors and sites during selection and set-up.
  • Support better coordination through early engagement of pharmacy and R&D teams, and enhancements to the current technical review form (including ATMPs, GMOs, and transport logistics).
  • Improve management of amendments within the assurance process.

Resources:

  • Guidance on setting up clinical trials
  • Summary of the guidance
  • Pilot information sheet
  • Resources for sponsors and sites

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