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How long do new medicines take to reach Canadian patients after companies file a submission: A cohort study.

Joel R Lexchin
Published in: PloS one (2020)
Over 18% of the total time between when companies file for drug approval until the drug is available is due to decisions made by companies. Company decision times are shorter for drugs with expedited approvals compared to drugs with standard approvals.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • prognostic factors
  • emergency department
  • patient reported outcomes
  • adverse drug
  • decision making