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Human Subject Protection in Clinical Research

Ferring is committed to the safety of the patients and volunteers who take part in our clinical trials and to upholding the highest ethical, scientific, and clinical standards in all of our research initiatives worldwide. To ensure appropriate protection and respect for the rights of study participants, all Ferring sponsored clinical studies are designed and conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. In addition, they adhere to globally-recognized principles of international ethics, including the Declaration of Helsinki and the International Conference on Harmonization Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) Guidelines.

Information about each Ferring sponsored clinical trial is posted on http://www.clinicaltrials.gov, a publicly available study registry.

Our policies on conducting ethical research are regularly reviewed and updated to keep pace with the increasing complexity and sophistication of clinical trials. We have adopted detailed internal procedures to rigorously ensure ethical and top quality research design, conduct, and follow-up. These procedures reveal Ferring’s respect for the health, well-being, and safety of research participants, as well as for the culture, laws, and regulations of the countries in which studies are conducted. We also have an established monitoring and review system, including appropriate use of independent, data-monitoring committees, both during and following our research initiatives. All Ferring sponsored clinical trials are prospectively reviewed by a qualified Institutional Review Board or Independent Ethics Committee.