Who determines the budget for the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) and what is included in the estimated budget?
The Investigational Drug Service (IDS) charges grant accounts for the services provided. The IDS fees are compensation for services; the IDS does not profit from its activities. Typically, an estimate of the IDS budget is prepared by an IDS pharmacist after the protocol is submitted for review through eResearch. The pharmacist attaches the estimated budget to the IDS approval notice in eResearch. However, if necessary, an investigator can request a budget prior to the eResearch submission. To prepare the estimate, the IDS pharmacist will need to review a copy of the protocol and information on subject accrual and treatment.
