title: Observational Studies Fill a Void Left by RCTs.
abstract: There is momentum building to use observational studies to investigate the safety and efficacy of medications in new ways. Drug companies are using them to establish the value of medicines in negotiating prices, rebates, and formulary placement with payers.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Reinke
mesh_terms: D057189:Checklist; D004345:Drug Industry; D007348:Insurance, Health; D064887:Observational Studies as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D014481:United States