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The Role of CROs in Clinical Research & Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are complex, resource-intensive, and heavily regulated endeavors that span months to years. For many pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, navigating this process successfully means partnering with a Contract Research Organization (CRO). CROs provide...
Understanding the Role of the Local Person for Pharmacovigilance (LPPV) in the Netherlands
For Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) planning to market medicinal products in the Netherlands, compliance with local pharmacovigilance (PV) regulations is essential. At ProPharma, we understand...
Advances in AI for Digital Transformation: Insights from BioIT World 2025
While AI has been topping the agenda at most industry events for several years now, the progression from futuristic vision to nearly commodity capability was particularly apparent at BioIT World...
The Key to Understanding Pricing and Reimbursement in the Nordics
It is easy to think that when you finally receive market approval for your drug, you have reached the finish line. However, what many do not realize is that there is still a final hurdle that can be...
The Role of the LPPV in Switzerland and Liechtenstein: Navigating Local PV Responsibilities in DACHL (Part 2)
As we continue exploring pharmacovigilance (PV) requirements in the DACHL region, this second part of the blog series covers the local roles and obligations in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. While...
Navigating FDA Layoffs: How Policy Layoffs May Impact Generic Drug Development
Layoffs at the Office of Generic Drug Policy Could Slow Development—but Strategic Guidance Can Help Sponsors Stay on Track The FDA has recently undergone a wave of layoffs that are beginning to...
Navigating FDA Layoffs: OPDP Cuts and the Rising Stakes of Ad Compliance
The Importance of Compliance in Prescription Drug Advertising Amid Cuts to the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion The Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP), a key Office of the U.S. Food...
Success in the European Pharmaceutical Market: Part Two
In part one, we covered the regulatory framework, compliance, and Wholesale Distribution Authorization. In part two, we’ll explore how success in Europe goes beyond regulatory approval—it’s also...
The Role of the Local Person Responsible for Pharmacovigilance (LPPV) in the DACHL Region
Ensuring patient safety and compliance with pharmacovigilance (PV) regulations is a critical responsibility for marketing authorization holders (MAHs). For companies planning to market their...
Success in the European Pharmaceutical Market: Part One
According to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, Europe is the second-largest pharmaceutical market in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that many biotech...
Key Steps to Creating a Successful Market Access Strategy
Understanding Health Technology Assessment (HTA) authorities’ requirements throughout the product development phase is crucial for a successful market access strategy and planning. This will increase...
Adapting Technology Transfer Strategies in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Amidst New Tariff Regulations
The US Government recently modified their policy to utilize tariffs to in an effort to support the US economy causing many global organizations to investigate the consequences of the tariffs on their...
Navigating the Impact of New Tariffs: Strategies for Success Amidst Recent Trade Policy Changes
The US Government recently modified their policy to utilize tariffs to in an effort to support the US economy. Significant changes have been announced causing many global organizations to investigate...
Navigating a Shifting Regulatory Landscape: The Impact of FDA Layoffs on Medical Device Developers
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, HHS announced that they would be conducting a reduction in force impacting nearly 3,500 full time FDA employees – nearly 20% of the Agency’s entire workforce. This comes...
Navigating the Transition from ICH E6 (R2) to (R3)
Ensuring Compliance with ProPharma's Expert Support The global regulatory landscape for clinical trials continues to evolve to keep pace with technological advancements, risk management, and the...
Medical Information in the UK: Ensuring Compliance, Patient Safety, and Trust
In the highly regulated world of pharmaceuticals, medical information (MI) services play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare professionals, patients, and the public have access to accurate...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...