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How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
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How to use a quasi-experimental study to evaluate your digital health product.
Correct mistakes in commons registers, including adding or removing buildings or land, and registering greens wrongly recorded as commons.
Correct an original registration with the register office or GRO - what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes
How to get access to MHRA submissions portals, how to use them, where to go for help.
How to notify the MHRA of your intention to carry out a clinical investigation for medical devices.
How to amend your VAT records if you've made errors, correct errors on your VAT Return and claim a refund if you’ve wrongly accounted for VAT.
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