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Table 3 Pros and cons of making researchers and the state responsible

From: Who should pay for the continuity of post-trial health care treatments?

Researches and State

Pros

Cons

Inclusion of clinical trials in public health policy

Inconsistent with official procedures to cover drugs with proven evidence

Prioritize disease research

Could make the cost of clinical trials in the country prohibitive.

State could impose conditions for the study

May require change in legislation

Guaranteed completion of the study

 

State could request / obtain best price

 

Greater transparency