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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 challenged to find ways to stand out in a crowded marketing environment, but omnichannel marketing...

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Quality & Compliance

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...

Regulatory Sciences

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...

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Regulatory Sciences

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...

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Quality & Compliance

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...

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Regulatory Sciences

Advancing Digital Transformation in Medicines: EMA's Successful ePI Pilot

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...

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Quality & Compliance

Dealing with API and Excipients in a Time of Tariffs

The US Government recently modified its policy to utilize tariffs to support the US economy. Pharmaceutical tariffs have been forecasted, causing many global organizations to investigate the...

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Regulatory Sciences

FDA's "Radical Transparency" Shift: What Regulatory Pros Need to Know

A New Era of FDA Disclosure On Thursday, July 10, 2025, FDA published more than 200 decision letters, known as complete response letters (CRLs). The CRLs were issued in response to applications...

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Medical Information

Medical Information Contact Center: The Silent Revolution

Medical Information Contact Centers have long operated behind the scenes, connecting pharmaceutical companies, healthcare professionals, and patients through phone and email to provide product...

Regulatory Sciences

Leveraging Online FDA Information to Accelerate ANDA Timelines

In the race to generic drug approval, timing is everything. Delays in Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) submissions or setbacks during FDA review can mean missed market opportunities,...

What to Expect During the NDA Review Process

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...

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FDA's Expedited Programs Explained

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...

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What are Patient Support Programs?

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...

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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...

A Guide to the Clinical Study Report

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...

The QPPV: An Essential Guide to the Qualified Person Responsible for Pharmacovigilance

When submitting marketing authorisation applications (MAAs) in Europe, the applicant (Marketing Authorization Holder, MAH) shall already have set up a pharmacovigilance system. A Summary of the...

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