International Comparative Analysis and Insights on the Regulatory Systems for New Drug Clinical Trial Applications

  • Yu-Rong YAN ,
  • Jing / Zhang
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  • 1.Huashan Hospital Fudan University Clinical Pharmacology Research Center Shanghai 200040, China
    2.Huashan Hospital Fudan University Drug Clinical Trial Institute Shanghai 200040, China

Received date: 2025-03-03

  Revised date: 2025-06-09

  Accepted date: 2025-08-02

  Online published: 2025-08-06

Abstract

Objective: To explore the commonalities and differences in the regulatory processes and review contents for new drug clinical trial applications in China the United States the European Union Australia New Zealand and Japan and to analyze Chinas progress and optimization directions in new drug clinical trial regulation in the context of internationalization providing insights to improve Chinas drug regulatory efficiency and international competitiveness. Methods: Through literature review data collection and comparative analysis the regulatory systems of new drug clinical trial applications in China the United States the Eurpean Union Australia New Zealand and Japan were systematically reviewed their characteristics were summarized and prospects were discussed. Results: The findings indicate that the regulatory systems of new drug clinical trial application in these countries and regions are converging in terms of scientific rigor and standardization with the establishment of regulatory science and technical standards centered on scientific review ethical assurance and quality control showing potential for future regulatory mutual recognition. Conclusion: Chinas new drug clinical trial application regulatory sysem has largely aligned with international standards further efforts are recommended to promote mutual recognition of ethical reviews deepen collaboration mechanisms among stakeholders and enhance resource allocation for regulatory reviews to strengthen its international competitiveness.


Cite this article

Yu-Rong YAN , Jing / Zhang .

International Comparative Analysis and Insights on the Regulatory Systems for New Drug Clinical Trial Applications

[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL GUIDE, 2025 , 27(6) : 556 -564 . DOI: magtech.2025.03.03-00002

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