Direct‐to‐participant investigational medicinal product supply in clinical trials in Europe: Exploring the experiences of sponsors, site staff and couriers

Aims Insights into the current practice of direct‐to‐participant (DtP) supply of investigational medicinal product (IMP) in the context of clinical trials conducted in Europe are needed, as regulations are unharmonized. This study is set out to explore how DtP IMP supply has been employed in Europe...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of clinical pharmacology 2023-12, Vol.89 (12), p.3512-3522
Hauptverfasser: Jong, Amos J., Santa‐Ana‐Tellez, Yared, Zuidgeest, Mira G. P., Grupstra, Renske J., Jami, Fatemeh, Boer, Anthonius, Gardarsdottir, Helga
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Zusammenfassung:Aims Insights into the current practice of direct‐to‐participant (DtP) supply of investigational medicinal product (IMP) in the context of clinical trials conducted in Europe are needed, as regulations are unharmonized. This study is set out to explore how DtP IMP supply has been employed in Europe and what the advantages and disadvantages and barriers and facilitators of its implementation are. Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with representatives from sponsor companies, courier services and site study staff involved in the IMP dispensing and delivery process in Europe. Interviews were conducted between May and November 2021, and data were analysed following thematic analysis. Results Sixteen respondents participated in one of the 12 interviews. Respondents had experience with different models of DtP IMP supply including shipment from the investigative site, a central pharmacy (a depot under the control of a pharmacist) and a local pharmacy—aiming to reduce trial participation burden. The respondents indicated that investigative site‐to‐participant shipment is not affected by regulatory barriers, but could burden site staff. Shipment from central locations was considered most efficient, but possible regulatory barriers related to maintaining participants' privacy and investigator oversight were identified. The respondents indicated that the involvement of local pharmacies to dispense IMP can be considered when the IMP is authorized. Conclusions Several DtP IMP supply models are implemented in clinical trials conducted in Europe. In this study, three main DtP IMP models were identified, which can be referenced when describing these approaches for regulatory approval.
ISSN:0306-5251
1365-2125
DOI:10.1111/bcp.15850