IFAPP International Federation of Associations of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Pharmaceutical Medicine

Declaration of Helsinki: Ethical norm in pursuit of common global goals

The World Medical Association’s Declaration of Helsinki is in the process of being revised. The following amendments are recommended to […]

The continuation of clinical trials in times of war: A need to develop ethics and situationally adaptive clinical research guidelines

Clinical scientists and ethicists have reviewed the unique situation of a large number of clinical trials in Ukraine, Russia, and […]

The ethical responsibility to continue investigational treatments of research participants in situation of armed conflicts, economic sanctions or natural catastrophes

This paper discusses the effects of armed conflict, economic sanctions, and natural catastrophes on ongoing clinical trials. We suggest that

Promoting Best Practices for Medical Science Liaisons PositionStatement from the APPA, IFAPP, MAPS and MSLS

This position paper is intended to provide recommendations that will help lay the foundation for best practices for medical science […]

Development and Use of Gene Therapy Orphan Drugs — Ethical Needs for a Broader Cooperation Between the Pharmaceutical Industry and Society

Gene therapy orphan medicinal products constitute a unique group of new drugs which in case of hereditary diseases are usually […]

Linking the Declarations of Helsinki and of Taipei: Critical Challenges of Future-Oriented Research Ethics

Expansion of data-driven research in the 21st century has posed challenges in the evolution of the international agreed framework of […]

Evolution of the Development of Core Competencies in Pharmaceutical Medicine and Their Potential Use in Education and Training

The evolution of postgraduate vocational education and training in pharmaceutical medicine is described alongside the growth of this scientific-medical discipline […]

The Specialist in Medicines Development (SMD) as a Vocational Program in Pharmaceutical Medicine: The Japanese and Italian Experience

The growing complexity of the drug development process requires globally recognized professionals who have not only completed the cognitive path […]