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A number of large data resources in North America have been used successfully in pharmacoepidemiology for several years. The need for a similar resource in the UK has been identified for some time, but its development has only been possible as a result of large‐scale computerization of primary care record‐keeping. Currently, VAMP provides the only resource of this kind in Europe. This data resource has been proved capable of providing valuable research information and, consequent to recent upheaval, has a stable financial future.
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