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IND Readiness Isn't a Checkbox Exercise, It's a Regulatory Risk Management Strategy
Why Sponsors Should Pressure-Test Their IND Before Submission
For many sponsors, the Investigational New Drug (IND) application is viewed as a procedural milestone, the point at which a development program transitions from preclinical research into human studies.
How to Avoid Blind-Spots in Your Early-Stage Drug Development Program
Navigating the landscape of vital drug development? Discover the five crucial areas that could make or break your success. Early-stage drug development encompasses the initial phases of researching,...
Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...
Navigating FDA User Fee Updates for Fiscal Year 2023
As the U.S. Government begins its fiscal year on October 1, it signifies the annual revisions in FDA User Fees, which have an impact on applications and facilities associated with Prescription Drugs...
DSCSA Requirements and Responsibilities for Drug Manufacturers (Sponsor vs CMO)
With the final deadline for complete compliance with the FDA's Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) looming on the horizon, where do you find your organization? Although the FDA has now issued two...
Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...
Clinical Pharmacology Considerations for Peptide Drug Products, September 2023
The FDA has recently issued this draft guidance to address clinical pharmacology considerations for peptide drug products. A peptide is any polymer with 40 or fewer amino acids. These products fall...
Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...
Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical Trials Registration and Disclosure
In the ever-evolving landscape of clinical trials disclosure, navigating the intricacies of registration, compliance, and ethical transparency has become more crucial than ever. Pharmaceutical and...
Navigating Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy for Medical Products
Developing in vitro diagnostic tests, laboratory-developed tests, medical devices, or therapeutics is complex and requires careful consideration of various factors. One critical aspect that often...
By now, most involved in the clinical trials disclosures field are aware of the upcoming reinstatement of the European Medicine Agency's (EMA) landmark transparency regulation: Policy 0070. Policy...
Top 10 Best Practices for Successfully Obtaining Second Round of Funding for Biotech Startups
Securing funding is a crucial milestone for biotech startups aiming to advance their research and bring innovative products to market. Once the initial round of funding is secured, the next challenge...
A Closer Look at FDA's Nitrosamine Impurity Regulations for NDSRIs
FDA Provides Acceptable Intake Limits for Nitrosamines Drug-Substance Related Impurities (NDSRIs). Can You Comply? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued final guidance entitled;...
Biotech Start Up: How to Transition from Early Phase Biotech to Late-Stage Biotech
Biotech startups face a number of challenges as they progress through the various stages of drug development. While early-stage biotechs focus on developing and testing their products, late-stage...
COVID-19 has presented humankind with the challenges expected from a pandemic with over 700 million cases and almost 7 million deaths1. While the mRNA technology was not widely known in the news, it...
On April 26th, 2023, a Commission formed by the European Health Union proposed a groundbreaking revision of the EU’s Pharmaceutical legislation, marking the most significant reform in over two...
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...
The End of the FDA's Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program
What’s Next for Rare Disease Innovation? For children suffering from rare and often life-threatening diseases, access to new and effective treatments can mean the difference between life and death....
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...
An Overview of the PSMF: Pharmacovigilance System Master File
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...
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...
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...