AI in GxP: Recurring Compliance Gaps
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in compliance areas like medical information, pharmacovigilance, clinical operations, manufacturing, quality systems, and other regulated processes.

Regulatory Sciences
In the US, post-market clinical studies are not required of every medical device manufacturer. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does have the authority to order post-market...

Full-Service CRO
If you’re starting to explore marketing your medical device in the European Union (EU) or have a medical device that is currently CE Marked, you’re becoming familiar with the term 'CER' or Clinical...

Regulatory Sciences
On May 6, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the Final Rule regarding regulation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). The LDT Final Rule outlines a four-year phaseout period for...

Pharmacovigilance
Comprehensive Animal Health Medical Information (MI) and Pharmacovigilance (PV) support services in the veterinary industry are a must-have for companies who want to ensure the safety, efficacy, and...

Quality & Compliance
Welcome to the Diary of Compliance, where we follow the journey of Allison Audit, the dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager at Acme Pharma. Over the course of a year, Allison takes...

Medical Information
As the pharmaceutical landscape in the Japan and Asia-Pacific (JAPAC) region continues to evolve, the demand for efficient, high-quality medical information (MI) services has never been greater. Our...

Quality & Compliance
Introduction In the brightly lit corridors, clean rooms, and warehouses of pharmaceutical and medical device industries, a mystery lurks—a puzzle shrouded in regulations, veiled in risk, and cloaked...

Quality & Compliance
On April 26, 2023 the Commission adopted a proposal for a new Directive and a new Regulation which revise and replace the existing general pharmaceutical legislation under the following...

Full-Service CRO
Congratulations, FDA has approved your PMA! Now what? Securing a Premarket Approval (PMA) from the FDA is a significant achievement for any medical device manufacturer—a validation of your product's...

Quality & Compliance
Hello, fellow pharma enthusiasts! In the fast-paced world of pharmaceuticals, ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance is essential to maintaining product quality and safety. The...

Full-Service CRO
In the world of medical devices, particularly those categorized as moderate to high-risk, clinical data is a critical component of the regulatory approval process. This data, presented to regulatory...

Quality & Compliance
In the dynamic world of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, small Sponsor companies are often the unsung heroes driving innovative therapies through the complex journey from concept to clinic. With...

Quality & Compliance
Hello, dear readers and fellow compliance enthusiasts! Welcome to our journey through the labyrinth of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance. As a consulting company that provides audit...

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...

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...
The FDA’s homepage contains an item in the Public Health Focus section from the Office of Communications entitled “Don’t Use Expired Medicine.” Given this mandate, I recall from many years ago the...

What is a PSMF? The EU Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) is a legally required document created and maintained by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH). Essentially, the document is a...