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European Marketing Authorization Success: The Critical Role of Quality and Compliance

Entering the European market isn't just about gaining marketing authorization — it's about sustaining it. For life sciences companies, success hinges on a robust approach to quality and compliance, two pillars that ensure patient safety and regulatory confidence. To achieve seamless market entry...

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The Boston ATMP Biotech Conquest

After panning over the Boston Business Journal and seeing yet another local VC (Venture Capital) firm raise a record $350 million in venture capital for Massachusetts life science, I asked myself:...

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Changes to the Animal Welfare Act Affecting Animal Research Facilities

Does your organization conduct or outsource testing to an Animal Research Facility? If so, are you aware of the changes that have been implemented to the AWA (Animal Welfare Act) by the Animal and...

Ban on Titanium Dioxide (E171) on the EU Food Market: What Are the Consequences for Medicines?

Use of Titanium Dioxide in the EU Food Market In 2021, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) investigated the safety of the white coloring agent titanium dioxide (TiO2) and concluded that the...

Be Careful What You Ask For (Prior to Consent)

According to FDA’s clinical trial regulations (21 CFR 50.20, 312.60 and 812.100), clinical investigators are responsible for protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of subjects during a clinical...

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ProPharma Group's Dr David Crome to Act as Compliance Monitor to the MHRA

From April 2022, the MHRA has been developing a pilot programme for GMP and GDP remediation supervision by eligible consultants acting as Compliance Monitors (CM) on behalf of companies that have...

Your Vendor Audit Program: On-site or Remote / Virtual?

It is quite common that a sponsor company will outsource services to external vendors, whether for additional expertise, remote locations, or simply due to lack of availability of resources within...

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FDA Accelerated Approval Pathway: A Potential Missed Opportunity for Sponsors

The accelerated approval provisions of FDASIA in section 506(c) of the FD&C Act provide that FDA may grant accelerated approval to: . . . a product for a serious or life-threatening disease or...

Clinical (IMP) Drug Supply…It’s Complicated

Things to consider and how to ease the process IMP Supply Management is a journey where GMP meets GCP and GDP. This journey includes finance, flow of products and documentation. How a company manages...

What You Need to Know About Developing Vaccines

An unlikely beacon of hope from the otherwise disastrous Covid pandemic, may come in the form of renewed attention towards approaches to vaccine development. The Importance of Vaccines The...

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...

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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...

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...

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