Regulatory Reliance and the Politics of Pharmaceutical Governance.

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how regulatory reliance affects pharmaceutical governance and decision-making processes.
• Analyzed various policy frameworks relating to drug approval and surveillance.
• Conducted interviews with stakeholders in pharmaceutical governance.
• Reviewed case studies on regulatory reliance in different jurisdictions.
• Regulatory reliance significantly influences the speed of drug approvals, improving market access.
• Increased reliance on foreign regulatory agencies correlates with reduced domestic oversight in drug safety.
• Stakeholders reported mixed perceptions regarding the effectiveness of current governance policies.