For years, the pharmaceutical industry has been dominated by SAS software for its statistical and clinical reporting. R is an open-source language, meaning that a user can install and begin using R for free. Users can also add more functionality any time without going through a process of contacting the software company, paying extra license fees, etc. However, full adoption of R requires a server-based, validated R environment. This Bio-IT World article reviews the advantages and considerations of moving to R.
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