In a further inspection of the same trial programme, it is n…

In a further inspection of the same trial programme, it is noted that: – freezer calibration logs for biological sample storage are missing for a two-week period, although temperatures were correctly maintained; – source data verification was performed on 60% rather than the planned 100% of records, due to staffing shortages; – serious adverse event reports were submitted to the sponsor 72 hours after site awareness in several instances.

During a GCP inspection of a multicentre South African trial…

During a GCP inspection of a multicentre South African trial, inspectors identify:- informed consent obtained by delegated staff with incomplete delegation logs;- electronic data capture login credentials shared among night-shift staff despite audit trails being enabled;- several protocol deviations documented only retrospectively;- monitoring reports reviewed quarterly instead of the protocol-specified monthly interval.