What Does the Four Phase Process to Approve Drugs for Use

question 71

Multiple Choice

What does the four phase process to approve drugs for use in Canada include?

• A) Phase one: testing on animals.
• B) Phases three and four: testing that occurs after approval.
• C) Phase three: testing that takes place with healthy volunteers.
• D) Phase four: testing that occurs after approval.

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