The North West Exemplar Programme aims to demonstrate the improved clinical trial performance that is possible when the NIHR Clinical Research Network works closely with partners in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and across the NHS.

The Programme is capturing best practice on the delivery of 20 industry sponsored studies adopted by the NIHR Clinical Research Network running at research sites in the North West. Study progress through set up and delivery at these sites is being closely monitored and key performance indicators are being measured.

>> NIHR CRN North West Exemplar Programme Phase 1 report

>> Seven of the 17 Exemplar studies to have secured NHS Permission have achieved first global patient enrolment

>> Multi-site Novartis trial secures first global patient enrolment and demonstrates value of clear communication in effective study-set-up