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Pros and Cons of Working with a CRO
A Contract Research Organization (CRO) is a company that provides support to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries in the form of research services outsourced on a contract basis. CROs offer a wide range of services, including:
Understanding PADER: A Key Pharmacovigilance Requirement for the U.S. Market
Pharmacovigilance is a global responsibility, and regulatory requirements may differ significantly depending on the region. One such region-specific requirement is the Periodic Adverse Drug...
Understanding the Roles of LPPV, QPPV, and the PSMF in Pharmacovigilance: A Guide for Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs)
In today’s stringent regulatory landscape, the effectiveness of a pharmaceutical company’s pharmacovigilance (PV) system is supported by three key pillars: the Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance...
FDA Publishes over 200 Complete Response Letters (CRLs)
On July 10th, 2025, the FDA announced its decision to publish over 200 Complete Response Letters (CRLs) issued between 2020 and 2024. This decision marks a seismic shift in the way our industry...
Navigating EMA and Global Regulations for Medical Information Services
Medical Information services are essential to ensure healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and regulatory bodies receive accurate, timely, and compliant information. From managing inquiries to...
Omnichannel Marketing in Pharma: A Strategy Guide for Regulatory Compliance
As emerging marketing technologies rapidly evolve and reach maturity, marketers can now unlock sophisticated new tools to more efficiently and effectively reach consumers. As always, marketers remain...
Mastering Clinical Trial Submissions in Europe: A Guide for Drug Developers
Launching a clinical trial in Europe is a complex but rewarding endeavor, requiring careful navigation of regulatory frameworks, ethical requirements, and submission processes. Recent regulatory...
FMEA Is Not a Crystal Ball: Why You're Missing Critical Risks in Medical Device Lifecycle Management
Imagine trying to predict how a medical device could cause harm—but you're only allowed to look at one failure at a time, with no context, interactions, or real-world complexity. It's like peering...
CMC Expectations During Drug Substance Transfer from Ex-US Manufacturers
Regulatory Drivers for US-based API Manufacturers Recent shifts in US tariff policies have introduced new pressure points in the global pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly for manufacturers...
FDA Audit Preparation 101: How to Prepare and Manage an FDA Inspection
Imagine for a moment that this is your current situation… You receive a frantic call from the receptionist at your facility. An Investigator1 from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just...
Compiling and submitting a New Drug Application (NDA) submission is a complicated and intensive activity. Once you have submitted your application to FDA, you may be curious about what can you expect...
In order to incentivize the development of therapies (drugs biologics) to fill unmet medical needs for treatment of serious conditions, the FDA has developed various programs to expedite drug...
Patient Support Programs (PSPs) in the pharmaceutical sector offer a range of services to help patients start and adhere to their therapies, including Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs), patient...
Formal FDA Meetings for Sponsors or Applications of PDUFA Products
This article has been updated since its original February 28, 2017 publication. Since the introduction of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII for fiscal years 2023 - 2027, the FDA...
What is a Clinical Study Report? A Clinical Study Report (CSR) is a document that describes the methods and results of a clinical study or trial, along with a short discussion of key findings related...
Safety Data Exchange Agreements (SDEAs) and Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs) – An Overview
A Safety Data Exchange Agreement (SDEA) or Pharmacovigilance Agreement (PVA) is a legal written contract which ensures that all safety data, PV tasks and responsibilities are detailed between two or...