The Safety of Medicines in the 21st Century – some thoughts
Sadly, although there are plans to continue the Erice meetings to consider other globally important aspects of pharmacology, therapeutics and drug safety, "A New Erice Report Considering the Safety of Medicines in the 21st Century"1was published just after the death of Professor Giampaolo Velo. He wasthe originator, and champion, of the idea formeetings of global experts- in an environment conducive to both broad yet deep concentration on important issues. This personal view reflects some of my own thoughts taken from the meeting.