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....
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...
Regulatory Sciences
Formal FDA Meetings for Sponsors or Applications of PDUFA Products
This article has been updated since its original February 28, 2017 publication. Since the introduction of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII for fiscal years 2023 - 2027, the FDA...
FDA Proposes Significant Changes to LDT Regulation
On October 3rd, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule to amend its enforcement approach to Laboratory Developed tests (LDTs). If implemented, this rule would result...
Four Benefits of Requesting an FDA Pre-IND Meeting
Although not required, a Pre-IND Meeting is a critical milestone, one that is highly recommended by the FDA. The goal of the meeting is to receive general agreement from FDA that your drug...
Pedaling While Fixing a Flat: Conducting a Good FDA Meeting Under Bad Circumstances
Before using a significant risk medical device in a clinical study, Sponsors must first obtain FDA approval. Frequently, the request for an investigational device exemption (IDE) is disapproved, and...
CBER Provides Sponsors with Policies and Procedures Regarding INTERACT Meetings
On Monday, October 1, FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) issued a document outlining the policies and procedures for scheduling and conducting INitial Targeted Engagement for...
#8: Special Protocol Assessment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft guidance on the Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) in May 2016, updating the original SPA guidance issued in 2002. SPAs are meant to give...
Formal Meetings with the FDA Regarding Biosimilars: What’s Changed?
Recently, biosimilars have made a definite appearance on the FDA’s radar, an expected result after the first biosimilar product gained FDA approval in March and the FDA’s release of four final...
FDA Releases New Guidance on Meetings with Sponsors of Biosimilars
On March 29, 2013, the FDA made available a draft guidance for Sponsors of biosimilar products outlining the procedures and processes for meetings with the FDA. Although much of guidance for the...