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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...

Clinical Trials in the Midst of COVID-19, Part One: European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Disclaimer As of April 23, 2020 Each health authority within the EU has information regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) on its website. In this blog we will try to guide you through some of these...

FDA Emergency Use Authorizations 101: COVID-19 Medical Devices

Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Use Authorizations for Medical Devices to Test and Diagnose COVID-19 In early February, the Secretary of HHS declared that the circumstances presented from...

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Clinical Research Solutions

Questions to Ask Before Implementing Data Standards in Science

In order to optimize the storage and reuse of data within your organization, we recommend that you consider implementing data standards throughout your business. In our previous blog post "An...

5 of the Most Common Biopharma Risks Today

Spending on prescription drugs in the United States is expected to reach $600 billion by 2023. The continuously increasing need for pharmaceuticals is mostly driven by an aging population, a rise in...

EMA Extends Due Date for Nitrosamines Impurities Risk Assessment Due to COVID-19

EMA has extended the deadline to assess the risk of nitrosamine impurities to 31 March 2021. This decision was made based on the reports of the challenges encountered in meeting the original deadline...

Now May be the Time to Approach the FDA Regarding CMC and Nonclinical Questions – Giving These Topics the Attention they Deserve

Due to the current regulatory landscape that has been created by the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical trials have been disrupted across the globe. To many Sponsors, this may feel like a loss of progress...

Quality & Compliance

A Guide to Clear-Cut Planning and Program Execution

The landscape of clinical trials and other clinical development projects has dramatically changed in recent years. Progress made in scientific discovery is paving the way to novel therapies and...

FDA Issues New Guidance: Are Your Clinical Trials Impacted by COVID-19?

As a response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the US Food and Drug Administration has recently issued a new guidance document for industry, investigators and institutional review boards titled “FDA...

Rapid and Responsive Implementation the Right Way

During the COVID-19 global pandemic, Medical Information (MI) and Pharmacovigilance (PV) teams are providing an extremely valuable service to deliver current and accurate product information to...

Clinical Research Solutions

Top Tips for a Successful Virtual Audit

The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless companies to change the way they do business in order to continue operating while protecting employees and upholding their social responsibility to the...

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An Introduction to Scientific Data Standards

With automation becoming more mainstream in science, vast quantities of data are now generated by many organizations every day. This deluge of data is often managed ineffectively, limiting the...

COVID-19 Pandemic in the EU: Fraudulent Medicines, Test Kit Shortage, & EMA Guidance Regarding Ongoing Clinical Trials

As of March 27, 2020 Each health authority within the EU has information regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) on its website. In this blog we will try to guide you through some of these recommendations...

5 Scenarios That Need a Clinical Operations Team

New drug development is a costly, lengthy and risky process. Hurdles spring up at every stage and today's landscape puts sponsors under more pressure than ever before. Clinical trials are becoming...

Clinical Research Solutions

Ten Tips for Conducting Successful Virtual FDA Meetings in the Era of COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the United States has significantly impacted our lives in virtually every way. For pharmaceutical and medical device firms, one of these impacts came on...

Health Authorities’ Information on the COVID-19 Pandemic Throughout Europe, Part II

Each EU Health Authority has published a wide range of information regarding coronavirus, COVID-19, on their websites. In this blog we will continue to guide you through all these recommendations and...

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...