I too thought CSM had responsibility for coding and distribution for the entire trial. That's why I'm confused about the article's statement that they were doing the coding and distribution for one of 3 trials. Still don't understand. I think its as simple as the article made a mistake but don't know.
As a side note I'm watching the Fugitive in my hotel room in Mass. right now. How appropriate I'm watching a movie about Pharmaceutical intrigue involving espionage and murder to protect a BP's drug line.