The most favoured destination for clinical research of most multinationals is India. Several pharmaceutical as well as biotech companies are seeking for joint venture, partnerships and setting up new clinical research centres in India. India has vast resource low cost, effective science professionals; it also has a diverse therapy naïve inhabitants. The country also has large pool of qualified as well as trained nurses, technical personnel, have optimum medical facilities, better infrastructure, and physicians. Moreover, India also offers about 700,000 specialist Santorum beds, individuals skilled in English and 221 medical institutions
In the year, 2004-2005, the total value of CR (Clinical research) performed in India was about US$100 million. The companies that offer clinical research services in India include Accutest research laboratories India Pvt Ltd, Ace Biomed Private Limited, Actimus Biosciences Private Limited, Bharat Biotech International Limited, BioArc Research Solutions, Bioserve Clinical Research Private Limited, Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited, Chembiotek Research International and many more.
In the international scene too there are several clinical research companies that are making their mark. Dar Pharma is one such Mexican company which offers services (clinical trails as well as research), for development of the new products. Euromedex is another organisation, which manufactures medicines for human as well as veterinian use, health products and medical equipment.
Another name that is prominent in clinical centres includes Gastroenterology research consultants. This organisation is totally integrated, clinical centre comprising of nine board certified professionals in Gastroenterology as well as in internal remedies. Matrix contract limited is also a leading service CRO having abundance experience in paper-based project (research projects) and e-process development in clinics.
Their team includes skilled professionals who work in house, with clients and provide optimum services as well as vital attention from to time. Rostrum is also known for designing as well as delivering training for different pharmaceuticals companies.
Other major companies in the field of clinical research in India includes Intox private limited, Jubilant Clinsys, Kendle India, Lupin Limited, Johnson and Johnson, Magne Life Sciences, Manipal Acunova, Lambda Therapeutic Research Limited, Lotus Labs Private limited, Metropolis Clinical Laboratories, matrix Laboratories Limited Merck Limited, Novartis and Novo Nordisk India Private Ltd.