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Balancing Efficiency and Quality in High Volume Medical Information Contact Centers

In the pharmaceutical and medical information space, contact centers serve as a vital bridge between healthcare professionals, patients, and the companies that manufacture and distribute life-changing therapies. These interactions require a high level of scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance,...

Regulatory Sciences

UK Paediatric Investigational Plans – what do you need to know?? …and how is it all working in practice??

If a marketing authorisation is planned to be submitted in England, Scotland, and Wales (GB), an MHRA-approved paediatric investigational plan (PIP) is required. Up until January 1, 2021, PIPs were...

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EMA: Big data use for public health: publication of Big Data Steering Group workplan 2022-25

News July 28, 2022 The Big Data Steering Group set up by EMA and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) has published its third workplan that sets key actions to be delivered between 2022–25. The new...

How to Fast-Track medicine approval in the UK with the MHRA’s Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP)

What is ILAP? What benefits does ILAP provide? How do you access it? With the dust of Brexit settling, the question on most people’s lips (well, those of us in the healthcare sector anyway!) was:...

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5 Benefits of Receiving EU PRIME Designation for Medicine Developers

What it is, why it matters, how you can apply and how we can help. What is the PRIME Scheme? You might be forgiven if you don’t know what the PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) scheme is; but if you are in...

7 Critical Factors for Successful Selection of CDMO for Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing

Developing, optimizing, and manufacturing Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP's), such as Cell and Gene Therapy (CAGT) products is extremely complex. The choice of a reliable Contract...

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EMA Good clinical practice (GCP) inspection procedures

The Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Inspectors Working Group has developed procedures for the coordination, preparation, conduct and reporting of GCP inspections requested by the European Medicines...

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Orphan Drug Designations in the US and EU

What is an Orphan Drug Designation? The Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) program in both the United States (U.S.) and European Union (E.U.) qualifies sponsors to receive potential incentives to develop...

Global regulators agree on key principles on adapting vaccines to tackle virus variants

News 01/07/2022 On 30 June, regulators from around the world discussed emerging evidence to support adaptation of COVID-19 vaccines as the SARS-COV-2 virus continues to evolve during a workshop...

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Clinical Pharmacology Considerations for Oligonucleotides

For the first time, the FDA has issued a draft guidance for industry on “Clinical Pharmacology Considerations for the Development of Oligonucleotide Therapeutics”. Oligonucleotides are short single...

How to Leverage EMA’s ATMP Classification

Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) have emerged as ground-breaking therapies for rare diseases and other conditions with unmet clinical needs. As of 2022, sixteen ATMPs have been approved by...

The 5 Phases of Project Management + Pro Tips for Success

Guilty as charged! I used to think a project manager’s (PM) sole job was to remind everyone about deadlines and set up status meetings. I learned firsthand while working at a medical device start-up,...

Meet the Expert: Jennifer Daudelin

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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Project Management isn’t brain surgery, but why is it so hard?

Here is the scenario: you are the leader of a group and you have been given the responsibility of driving the completion of a new initiative, an early or late-stage drug or devices program, or a...

Maximising on Scientific Advice Procedures in Europe

A unique opportunity to interact with medicine regulators in Europe Are you considering requesting scientific advice in Europe? We can help you navigate the various procedures within the European...

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EMA adopts first list of critical medicines for COVID-19

News On 7 June 2022, EMA's Medicines Shortages Steering Group (MSSG) adopted the list of critical medicines for the COVID-19 public health emergency. The medicines included in the list are authorised...

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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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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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...

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...