Our Aims

The aim of The Scottish Medicines for Children Network is to increase the safety, efficacy and availability of medicines for children by  ……..

 

 
  • Maintaining an active presence in Europe to ensure that we are up to date with the rapidly changing legislative environment and the emerging EMEA sponsored Paediatric network.
  • Providing the infrastructure and expertise to support clinical trials and studies assessing the safety, efficacy and contributing to the authorisation of ‘off label’ or unlicensed medicines.
  • Providing the infrastructure and expertise to support clinical trials and studies contributing to the development of new medicines and treatments for children.

  • Collaborating with Managed Clinical Networks and academic centres to identify opportunities for translational research relevant to medicines development.

  • Promoting the use of dedicated paediatric clinical research facilities and specialist paediatric nurses to conduct trials.

  • Identifying key areas where Public and Patient Involvement will enhance the conduct of clinical trials.

  • Developing child friendly and ethically acceptable investigational methods.