FDA’s Sentinel network
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA and the Department of Defense announce a memorandum of understanding Aug. 2 to share data and expertise to spot trends and monitor the safety of regulated devices, drugs and biologics. DoD will provide general patient data from programs including the military's Tricare health plan. The agreement is part of FDA's proposed Sentinel network, an initiative announced in January to explore linking public and private sector information to create an integrated postmarket data network (1"The Gray Sheet" March 12, 2007, p. 15)...