Global regulators agree on key principles on adapting vaccines to tackle virus variants
News 01/07/2022 On 30 June, regulators from around the world discussed emerging evidence to support adaptation of COVID-19 vaccines as the SARS-COV-2 virus continues to evolve during a workshop...
Maximising on Scientific Advice Procedures in Europe
A unique opportunity to interact with medicine regulators in Europe Are you considering requesting scientific advice in Europe? We can help you navigate the various procedures within the European...
EMA adopts first list of critical medicines for COVID-19
News On 7 June 2022, EMA's Medicines Shortages Steering Group (MSSG) adopted the list of critical medicines for the COVID-19 public health emergency. The medicines included in the list are authorised...
EMA appoints Chief Medical Officer
June 1, 2022 Steffen Thirstrup has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer of EMA. In this role, he will provide scientific leadership across EMA and its scientific committees to reinforce the...
FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation vs PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) Application in Europe
What are Breakthrough Therapy Designation and PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) Applications? The advancement of modern medicine, and the accessibility of researched and regulated medication, has greatly...
Regulatory Strategy for Clinical Trials in the European Union
Setting up a clinical trial in the European Union (EU) has historically been an expensive and time-consuming business. With 27 individual member states each requiring its own review and approval, it...
How to Manage the Risk of Elemental Impurities with ICH Q3D
How to Manage the Risk of Elemental Impurities with ICH Q3D: The mission of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) is to ensure...
EMA vs. FDA Virtual GCP Auditing Guidance: What You Need to Know
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, global regulatory authorities adopted a pragmatic virtual auditing approach. This approach includes the flexibility and procedural simplifications to maintain...