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Standard Operating Procedure for using evidence in ACMD reports

A document developed by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to outline the governing process for preparing evidence-based advice.

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Standard Operating Procedure for using evidence in ACMD reports

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This document describes the process by which the ACMD collects, analyses and presents different types of evidence in a consistent and transparent manner to ensure the formulation of evidence-based recommendations for government.

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Published 26 March 2020
Last updated 4 May 2021 + show all updates
  1. Revised document published with new chapter 4 on scheduling.

  2. First published.

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