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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...

Meet the Expert: Daniel Wong

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...

4 Common Bottlenecks to Avoid in the Development of Biopharmaceuticals

If you are involved in early development of biopharmaceuticals, have you ever experienced serious delays because of problems arising from tech transfer, from the first pilot scale batches not meeting...

5 Tips for Achieving Regulatory Success in 2021

As we begin to wrap up the year and look ahead to 2021, it is critical to prepare your team for what is coming in the weeks and months that lay ahead. Preparation and preparedness are key to ensuring...

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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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Improve Quality Using an Organizational Maturity Model

If this is your first introduction to an Organizational Maturity Model (OMM), you may have a few questions. What is an OMM? What are some common obstacles I might face when implementing an OMM? How...

Understanding EMA and FDA Regulations on Nitrosamine Control

On September 26, 2019, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) released an advice to Marketing Authorization Holders (MAH) of human medicines to review their drug products on possible presence of...

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The Role of Clinical Data and Clinical Data Science

Clinical data and its analysis are critical to clinical research. Ensuring the overall quality of clinical data is then paramount to ensuring quality care and appropriate decision-making in the...

Are Your Compliance Obligations Being Properly Upheld? Avoid This Common Outsourcing Mistake!

Over the past several decades, the traditional approach to drug development and manufacturing has expanded to include the outsourcing of a range of functions from product development and testing, to...

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Pharmaceutical Tech Transfer Best Practices - A Quality Perspective

About 15 years ago, I was a project management director responsible for moving monoclonal antibodies (MABs) from Phase III clinical to commercial manufacturing. I had the distinct pleasure of working...

A Roadmap to Authorization: Using Science to Prepare a MAA

As you move from Phase 3 clinical trials towards your Marketing Authorization Application (MAA), there are a number of critical steps that must be taken regarding how you interpret your clinical...

How to Sustain Compliance with EU MDR (2017/745) After the Deadline

The Medical Devices industry breathed a sigh of relief for the new European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), but the May 2021 deadline is now right around the corner. The transition from the...

Unlocking Success with Clinical Trial Safety Monitoring During a Pandemic

Earlier this year I wrote to you about US FDA March 2020 issuance of a new guidance for industry, Investigators, and Institutional Review Boards regarding the conduct of clinical trials during the...

Meet the Expert: Matthew Weinberg

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...

Why Drug Approvals Are Never Slam Dunks

It's the FDA, Not the NBA Aside from being a spectacular thing to watch, the slam dunk is the highest percentage shot a basketball player can take. The likelihood of getting the ball in the basket is...

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The Evolution of Medical Writing

Medical writers must not only have solid writing skills, but knowledge in the context and terminology of medical topics. At times, they may even need to analyze the logic of a passage. Examples of...

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...