
Regulatory Sciences
CMC Expectations During Drug Substance Transfer from Ex-US Manufacturers
Regulatory Drivers for US-based API Manufacturers Recent shifts in US tariff policies have introduced new pressure points in the global pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly for manufacturers...

Quality & Compliance
FDA Audit Preparation 101: How to Prepare and Manage an FDA Inspection
Imagine for a moment that this is your current situation… You receive a frantic call from the receptionist at your facility. An Investigator1 from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just...

Regulatory Sciences
Advancing Digital Transformation in Medicines: EMA's Successful ePI Pilot
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have recently concluded a successful pilot project on electronic product information (ePI), marking a significant...

Quality & Compliance
Dealing with API and Excipients in a Time of Tariffs
The US Government recently modified its policy to utilize tariffs to support the US economy. Pharmaceutical tariffs have been forecasted, causing many global organizations to investigate the...

Regulatory Sciences
FDA's "Radical Transparency" Shift: What Regulatory Pros Need to Know
A New Era of FDA Disclosure On Thursday, July 10, 2025, FDA published more than 200 decision letters, known as complete response letters (CRLs). The CRLs were issued in response to applications...

Medical Information
Medical Information Contact Center: The Silent Revolution
Medical Information Contact Centers have long operated behind the scenes, connecting pharmaceutical companies, healthcare professionals, and patients through phone and email to provide product...

Regulatory Sciences
Leveraging Online FDA Information to Accelerate ANDA Timelines
In the race to generic drug approval, timing is everything. Delays in Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) submissions or setbacks during FDA review can mean missed market opportunities,...

Regulatory Sciences
Maximizing the Value of FDA Pre-IND Meetings for Successful 505(b)(2) NDA Submissions
For drug developers leveraging the 505(b)(2) pathway, the FDA Pre-Investigational New Drug (Pre-IND) meeting is a strategic opportunity that can shape the trajectory of an entire development program....

Quality & Compliance
The Joint Commission Adds Pharmacists to Survey Teams: A Step Towards Comprehensive Healthcare Quality
In recent years, healthcare has undergone rapid transformation, especially in how care is delivered, measured, and improved. One of the most significant players in ensuring quality healthcare...

Regulatory Sciences
FDA's Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) Pilot Program Overview
An inside look at FDA's new Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program—what it is, why it matters, and how regulatory and development teams can leverage it to accelerate...

Quality & Compliance
Tech Transfer Readiness: Big Responsibility, Greater Reward
So, you're thinking about Technology Transfers (i.e., TT or Tech Transfer)? This question may look familiar to you. That is because we asked this very question in the first installment of our Tech...

Regulatory Sciences
Navigating FDA's Q-Submission Process: A Strategic Advantage for Medical Device Developers
In the highly regulated medical device industry, navigating FDA's submission process can be daunting, especially for start-ups. However, FDA's Q-Submission (Q-Sub) program offers a valuable...

Medical Information
From Discovery to Discontinuation: How Medical Information Supports Every Stage
The journey from compound discovery to market-ready pharmaceutical product is long, complex, and resource-intensive. Only about 1 in 5,000 drug candidates make it to patients1, underscoring the need...

Quality & Compliance
Technology Transfer Projects: Assessing Need and Readiness
So, you're thinking about Technology Transfers (i.e., TT, Tech Transfer)? Who can blame you? There has been a significant amount of news recently regarding tariffs and the potential for bringing...

Quality & Compliance
15 Days of Panic Revisited: You Received an FDA Form or 483 Form Warning Letter, Now What?
Remember the last time you were pulled over by law enforcement? Maybe it was for a broken taillight or driving a few miles over the speed limit. Even if you believed you hadn't done anything wrong,...





