Scientific Advisory Group [SAG]

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Scientific advisory groups (SAG) at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) provide independent recommendations on scientific /technical matters related to medicinal products under evaluation at the EMA, or any other relevant scientific issue. Scientific advisory groups are created by the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). They consist of experts selected according to the particular expertise required.

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