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Transparency Requirements and the Requirement for Document Redaction

In an era of increasing scrutiny and demand for transparency in clinical research, the European Union (EU) has taken significant strides to enhance public access to clinical trial data and ensure the integrity of the research process. The EU Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR) (No. 536/2014) is central...

7 Tips to Help You Prepare for Compliance in a Post COVID-19 World

Yes, there is a light at the end of the long, dark COVID-19 tunnel, and people’s lives will return to a state of normalcy. However, what will the new state of normalcy look like in a post COVID-19...

Clinical Research Solutions

Research and Development is More Important Than You Think

Research and development is a key component in the successful discovery and development of new drugs and medical devices entering the market. It’s also an area of big business, with investments in...

Regulatory Sciences

Brexit: New Regulatory Opportunities in the United Kingdom

As the dust settles on the final Brexit deal, the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is forging new opportunities to innovate, increasing its efficiency, and...

Overcoming High-Risk Situations and Tight Deadlines: How to Successfully Complete Due Diligence

Much like buying a home as an individual, a company contemplating the acquisition of a new product or business requires a lot of research and fact checking. In both situations, it is critical for the...

Clinical Research Solutions

How GDUFA II Impacts the Timing and Approval Process for Generic Drug Sponsors

How GDUFA II Impacts the Timing and Approval Process for Generic Drug Sponsors: Facing several regulatory challenges related to the review of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs), Congress first...

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Clinical Research Solutions

12 Critical Questions and Answers for a Successful Tech Transfer

12 Critical Questions and Answers for a Successful Tech Transfer Now, more than ever, companies are transferring products and processes from one site to another, often facing pressures on time,...

Quality & Compliance

Three Things 2021 Has in Store for Pharmaceuticals

Now that we have wrapped up the year 2020, it’s important to look ahead and prepare for upcoming regulatory deadlines. It is essential to address these changes and develop a plan, albeit nimble as...

Meet the Expert: Eric Good, PhD

ProPharma Group has launched a “Meet the Expert” series introducing you to our experts from around the world. This series will help you get to know who we are, and how our colleagues work to improve...

Top 9 Failure Points During Nonclinical Development

The process of drug development involves clinical and nonclinical studies. Nonclinical studies are considered crucial for understanding the safety of new drugs. Before testing a drug in people,...

Clinical Research Solutions

Analytical Method Transfer Checklist

As you plan for an upcoming Tech Transfer, have you considered if you are appropriately prepared to conduct an analytical method transfer? With the simple analytical method transfer checklist...

Stability Testing of New Drug Substances and Products

The stability of a drug substance or product is a critical attribute for all pharmaceutical products. As such, stability testing is required throughout the drug development phase as well as...

Data Integrity in Clinical Research: Audit Trail Review as a Key Tool

Data Integrity in Clinical Research: Audit Trail Review as a Key Tool A recent position paper from the eClinical Forum and the Society for Clinical Data Management highlighted the value of audit...

The Truth Can Hurt - But Hearing It at the Right Time Can Save Time and Money

No one has an ugly baby. At least, no one thinks their baby is ugly. Every new parent thinks their baby is the most beautiful baby of all time. But the unfortunate fact is that there are ugly babies....

Meet the Expert: Robert Beall, PMP

ProPharma Group has launched a “Meet the Expert” series introducing you to our experts from around the world. This series will help you get to know who we are, and how our colleagues work to improve...

2020 in Review: Reflecting on the Biggest Events & Breakthroughs

2020 has been an unusual year. You could also describe this year as different, difficult, and challenging, just to list a few – the list could go on for days. And yet, this year leaves us with...

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...