India has overtaken the US on clinical trials but struggles with regulation

India’s vast patient population and growing healthcare infrastructure has seen it overtake the US as a go-to for clinical trials. But unethical practices worry doctors as the sector expands, writes <b>Neha Bhatt</b>

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BMJ
Published
2026-02-13
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.s219
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1
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Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
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India has overtaken the US on clinical trials but struggles with regulation

Neha Bhatt
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India has overtaken the US on clinical trials but struggles with regulation

Neha Bhatt
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Abstract

India’s vast patient population and growing healthcare infrastructure has seen it overtake the US as a go-to for clinical trials. But unethical practices worry doctors as the sector expands, writes <b>Neha Bhatt</b>

BMJVol. 392
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 0%
Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
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