Regulatory Sciences
Mastering Clinical Trial Submissions in Europe: A Guide for Drug Developers
Launching a clinical trial in Europe is a complex but rewarding endeavor, requiring careful navigation of regulatory frameworks, ethical requirements, and submission processes. Recent regulatory...
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...
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...
Regulatory Sciences
Navigating the New EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR): Are You Ready?
The HTAR in the EU has come into force – what Health Technology Developers (HTDs) need to know Getting your health technology product to the market is complex and usually consists of several steps...
Regulatory Sciences
European Pharma Regulations: 2024 Review and 2025 Trends to Watch
Gaining a Competitive Edge: 2024's European Pharma Regulatory Review & Trends to Look for in 2025 and Beyond As the pharmaceutical landscape in Europe evolves rapidly, regulatory frameworks are...
Regulatory Sciences
How to Create Successful Pricing and Reimbursement of your Pharmaceutical Product in the Nordics
Our Nordic region features world-class healthcare. Understanding the Nordic healthcare and market access landscape is crucial for successful pricing and reimbursement of your pharmaceutical product....
Regulatory Sciences
The Moving Regulatory Landscape for Gene Therapy Trials in EU: Part 2
Change in the Submission of the Summary Notification Information Format The Summary Notification Information Format Form As of January 31, 2023, Sponsors are required to submit a Clinical Trial...
Regulatory Sciences
EU Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform: Where Are We Now?
On April 26, 2023, the European Commission proposed a new package of pharmaceutical legislation1 to revise many of the currently applicable Regulations. Background This revision is considered by many...
UK/EU Regulatory Developments Review 2023
Introduction The year 2023 has been remarkable in terms of regulatory developments within the UK and EU, characterised by substantial changes, innovative approvals, and strategic initiatives in the...
EU Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform
On April 26th, 2023, a Commission formed by the European Health Union proposed a groundbreaking revision of the EU’s Pharmaceutical legislation, marking the most significant reform in over two...
EMA’s Regulatory Science Strategy to 2025 is on Track
Key messages from the mid-point achievements report To strengthen regulatory and scientific support for innovative medicines and diagnostics development, in March 2020 EMA published its Regulatory...
Expanding EU & UK Market Access with eQMS & Manufacturer's Import Authorisation (MIA) License
This article has been updated since its original publication date. ProPharma holds its own MIA licenses both in the Netherlands to cover batch importation and Qualified Person (QP) batch...
Orphan Designation of ATMPs for Rare Diseases: MPS II Case Study
Orphan Designation of ATMPs for Rare Diseases: MPS II Case Study Many advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) in development in the EU are for rare diseases and conditions. Since the...
From Idea to Market: The Five Stages of Product Development
The exact product development process for medical devices differs from region to region, with different regulatory expectations that need to be met in the EU, USA, UK and other regions. These precise...
Early engagement with Health Technology Assessment authorities will accelerate product launch and improve chances for reimbursement
Pharmaceutical companies should understand EU Health Technology Assessment (HTA) authorities requirements early in the product development phase. Engagement with HTA authorities during clinical...
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...