Covance Review: Excellent data and service, but at a cost.

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Covance
210 Carnegie Center
Princeton, NJ 8540
United States
(888) 268-2623
http://www.covance.com/

Excellent data and service, but at a cost.

 
Overall: 4 stars

Date: May 2, 2014

Proposal Quality:
 
4
Ease of Contracting Process:
 
4
Comprehensive Solution:
 
4
Experience With Study Type:
 
4
Therapeutic Area Expertise:
 
3
Project Management:
 
4
Responsiveness:
 
5
Problem Solving:
 
4
Adherence to Timelines:
 
4
Adherence to Proposed Budget:
 
4
Reporting Quality / Data Accuracy:
 
4
Value (Price vs Quality):
 
4
Strength as a Partner:
 
4
Willingness to Recommend CRO:
 
4
 

Service Description

Covance was contracted to perform Dog and Monkey PK (iv, PO and iv/po cross-over), TK and Safety studies. We have also performed C14-labeled radioactivity studies for pharmacological evaluation. Whole body autoradiogram studies were also performed for some compounds.

What Went Well

Covance provided excellent service of PK and TK analysis, in a cost-effective and timely fashion. Quality of the data was excellent. They were also able to provide a great details on the study status and animal behavior.

What Could Be Improved

Study cost can be improved. Waiting time to initiate study can be improved. The compound requirement can optimized and used effectively.

Lessons Learned from the Experience

CROs have an effective system. CROs have broader experience. CROs have broader expertise.