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FDA Tightens the Reins on DTC Drug Ads: Big Picture Insights and Industry Implications

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and FDA both issued press releases and a fact sheet launching a crackdown on deceptive drug advertising. In the FDA's press release, the Agency stated that it had issued “thousands of letters” regarding...

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Regulatory Sciences

Navigating the German Pharmaceutical Landscape: Part Two

Market Access, Pricing, and Additional Compliance Considerations In part one, we explored the German pharmaceutical market and regulatory compliance requirements. Now, in part two, we will focus on...

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Medical Information

How Multilingual Medical Information Services Enhanced Patient Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged nearly every aspect of healthcare delivery—and medical information (MI) services were no exception. As patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) urgently sought...

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Regulatory Sciences

Navigating the German Pharmaceutical Landscape: Part One

Regulatory Considerations and Market Entry Germany is home to one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world, making it an attractive but complex market for pharmaceutical companies. A...

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Medical Information

Breaking Language Barriers: The Power of Multilingual Medical Information Services

In the dynamic and ever-evolving pharmaceutical industry, the provision of accurate and reliable Medical Information services (MI) is paramount. These services are crucial for healthcare...

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Pharmacovigilance

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...

Digital Transformation

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...

Regulatory Sciences

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...

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Pharmacovigilance

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...

Regulatory Sciences

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...

Regulatory Sciences

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...

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Regulatory Sciences

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...

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Pharmacovigilance

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...

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Regulatory Sciences

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...

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Regulatory Sciences

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...

Quality & Compliance

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...

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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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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The Impact of a US Government Shutdown on the Food and Drug Administration

This article was originally published in September 2023, and has been updated to reflect an upcoming potential government shutdown. As U.S. lawmakers return from the President’s Day holiday, they are...

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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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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....