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2025 Year in Review: Regulatory Shake-Ups Reshaping Pharma Promotion in 2026

2025 was a year of significant regulatory disruption. One that will have lasting implications for how pharmaceutical companies approach advertising and promotion in 2026. From an unprecedented surge in FDA enforcement activity to leadership turnover within the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion...

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Quality & Compliance

Clinical Trial Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Audits – Are you ready?

Good clinical practice (GCP) is an international ethical analysis and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, and auditing clinical trials that involve the participation of human...

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FDA's Concern over Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) Contamination

Recent contamination of several drug products in India resulting in fatalities have prompted a new FDA guidance entitled "Testing of Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Maltitol Solution, Hydrogenated Starch...

Meet the Expert: Louise Leach

Meet the Expert: Louise Leach

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...

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Digital Transformation

Leveraging Veeva Vault’s TMF Bot & AI to Improve Quality and Consistency

The Trial Master File (TMF) allows an effective way to collect and manage study specific documents during a clinical trial. The TMF serves as a complete and accurate record of the trial's conduct,...

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Clinical Research Solutions

Why Decentralized Clinical Trials are the Future of Clinical Research

Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) have emerged as a transformative approach in clinical research, offering unique benefits that challenge the traditional models. However, deciding whether to...

Meet the Expert: Jens van Wijngaarden

Meet the Expert: Jens van Wijngaarden

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...

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Clinical Research Solutions

Benefits of Decentralized Clinical Trials

In recent years, the landscape of clinical trials has undergone a remarkable transformation with the emergence of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). These innovative approaches leverage technology...

Meet the Expert: Warren Vieira

Meet the Expert: Warren Vieira

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...

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Clinical Research Solutions

Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Information Industry: Transforming Healthcare with AI and Automation

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has revolutionized various industries, including the medical information sector. One notable AI-driven tool is ChatGPT, developed by...

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Meet the Expert: Ioana Panturoiu

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...

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Meet the Expert: Kimberly Futch

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...

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Clinical Trials in Australia: Unlocking Value for Clients

In recent years, Australia has emerged as a leading destination for conducting clinical trials, attracting pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device/diagnostic companies, and research organizations...

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Clinical Research Solutions

Patient and Healthcare Provider Satisfaction Surveys: Maximizing Response Rates

Customer perception and satisfaction play a pivotal role in shaping the success and reputation of pharma companies. Given the significance of these factors, it's understandable that many pharma...

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Clinical Research Solutions

7 Reasons Projects Fail (And How to Ensure Success)

Leadership at drug and devices companies are continually overwhelmed with the constant balance of driving daily work, managing resources, and addressing unplanned emergencies. This balance is then...

Digital Transformation

Best Practices for Veeva Vault Software Upgrades & Release Management

Across biotech startups and global pharmaceutical companies alike, Veeva Vault continues to expand market share. With 1,300+ customers, Veeva Systems is one of the largest providers of cloud...

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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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....

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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...

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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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Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC): What to Expect During Drug Development

The key to successful drug development in the US is directional and focused navigation of FDA’s Investigational New Drug (IND) process. The Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) section is a...