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FSP Solutions
Staffing has become one of the most critical and complex challenges in the success of Functional Service Providers (FSP) within clinical research. Whether you're launching a global Phase III study or...
Submitting a GMO Application for a Clinical Trial with AAV Viral Vectors Navigating the regulatory landscape for clinical trials in the European Union (EU) has become more streamlined with the...
Medical Information
Greater Than the Sum of its Parts An introspection on the complexities of ProPharma Medical Information working with clients and their other outside vendors. Drug development is rarely a one-company...
Quality & Compliance
Entering the European market isn't just about gaining marketing authorization — it's about sustaining it. For life sciences companies, success hinges on a robust approach to quality and compliance,...
Clinical Research Solutions
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...
Medical Information
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...
Pharmacovigilance
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...
Quality & Compliance
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...
Medical Information
Medical Information services are essential to ensure healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and regulatory bodies receive accurate, timely, and compliant information. From managing inquiries to...
Regulatory Sciences
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...
Regulatory Sciences
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...
Quality & Compliance
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...
Regulatory Sciences
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...
Quality & Compliance
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...
Regulatory Sciences
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have recently concluded a successful pilot project on electronic product information (ePI), marking a significant...
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...
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...
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...
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...