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Investigational Drug Services (IDS) supports all clinical drug-related research conducted by investigators at the University of Virginia Health System. IDS provides the support needed to assure safe and efficient conduct of clinical drug trials including compliance with federal, state, and Joint Commission requirements regarding investigational drugs. All inpatient studies involving investigational drugs are required by Hospital policy to utilize the IDS. Outpatient studies are strongly encouraged, and may be required, to utilize IDS. IDS is responsible for overseeing the dispensing, labeling, management of inventory and accounting for study drugs associated with research protocols on-site and at participating off-grounds University of Virginia affiliated clinics. If subjects are seen at multiple University of Virginia clinics, it may be necessary to transport investigational agents to off-grounds locations. In these instances, the investigational pharmacy staff utilizes a standard procedure for transporting investigational product in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations, good clinical practice guidelines, and institutional and departmental policies.

Review IDS fee structure effective March 2024 here.