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Preparing for eCTD 4.0: What FDA Submitters Need to Know

Why Early Planning Matters for Regulatory Operations

While it’s only been a handful of years since eCTD Version 3.2.2 became the standard submission format for all major components of US regulatory applications, changes are on the horizon for eCTD. In September 2024, FDA announced support for eCTD...

Meet the Expert: Ewelina Czerniec-Michalik

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 support...

Clinical Research Solutions

7 Medical Writing Tips for the Oncology Field

In the wake of the 21st Century Cures Act (December 2016), the FDA has switched gears to accelerate the development of novel therapies and speed up the review process, particularly in the field of...

Clinical Research Solutions

Changes in Medical Device Regulatory Requirements in Europe (2021)

In May 2021, the new European regulations on medical devices (EU MDR) will take full effect. Organizations face a unique set of compliance challenges, mainly due to the numerous changes and additions...

Quality & Compliance

FDA: CGMP Consultant Recommendation

Reflecting on my interactions with FDA I have come to understand that inspectors do not routinely offer recommendations to firms, when an inspector does provide an opinion it is often prefaced with a...

Meet the Expert: Dr. Borja López Pérez

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 support...

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Clinical Research Solutions

The Importance of the eCTD Structure for FDA Approval

The Importance of the eCTD To harmonize the process of regulatory reviews for global drug development, a unified structure was developed and implemented for electronic Common Technical Document...

Quality & Compliance

Establishing Process Equivalency

A common question when transferring an established process from one facility to another is how to establish that the transferred process is performing equivalently to the original process. Sounds...

Clinical Research Solutions

Medical Writing Lean Overview

When applied rigorously and comprehensively, lean principles can reduce organizational costs while increasing productivity and strengthening the overall quality of submissions What is “Lean” as it...

Clinical Research Solutions

6 Unique Challenges Hindering Oncology Clinical Trials

The research for cancer treatment is moving forward at a rapid pace. We're witnessing a shift from chemotherapy protocols to MTAs (molecularly targeted agents) for immunotherapies in particular....

Quality & Compliance

How to Safely Launch Medical Cannabis Products in Germany

Over the past few weeks the withdrawal of cannabis products from the German market has been a topic which generated a lot of publicity. Therefore, we want to share some tips on how to safely launch...

Clinical Research Solutions

Pharmaceutical Consulting during Product & Business Development

To stay competitive in the pharmaceutical field, pharmaceutical companies need to have access to legal, product and clinical development, business strategy, and human resources experts. Startups...

Clinical Research Solutions

9 Medical Writing Mistakes to Avoid

With around 2.5 million scientific papers published every year, it is impossible for medical professionals to keep up with all the latest research. Every piece of content is fighting for eyes. To...

Clinical Research Solutions

Three Steps Towards Complying with Nitrosamine Regulations

All Marketing Authorization Holders (MAH) of medicines for human use are facing what might feel for many, as a new requirement: review their drug products on the possible presence of nitrosamines....

FSP Solutions

5 Ways a Functional Service Provider Can Support Your Clinical Development Project

When pharmaceutical companies launch a clinical trial or reach a certain phase of Clinical Development, with only the support of their in-house employees, the additional workload often becomes too...

Meet the Expert: Hannah Hunter

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 support...

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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The End of the FDA's Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program

What’s Next for Rare Disease Innovation? For children suffering from rare and often life-threatening diseases, access to new and effective treatments can mean the difference between life and death....

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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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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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Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC): What to Expect During Drug Development

The key to successful drug development in the US is directional and focused navigation of FDA’s Investigational New Drug (IND) process. The Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) section is a...