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...
Clinical Pharmacology Considerations for Oligonucleotides
For the first time, the FDA has issued a draft guidance for industry on “Clinical Pharmacology Considerations for the Development of Oligonucleotide Therapeutics”. Oligonucleotides are short single...
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...
Understanding ICH M10 “Bioanalytical Method Validation and Study Sample Analysis”
The final version of ICH M10 “Bioanalytical Method Validation and Study Sample Analysis” was adopted on May 24, 2022. This is the harmonized guideline which has been ratified by participating...
FDA publishes MAPP 5223.6, Assessment of the User Interface of a Drug-Device Combination Product Submitted in a Pre-ANDA Communication or an ANDA
Today, FDA published a new Manual of Policies and Procedures (MAPP), “Assessment of the User Interface of a Drug-Device Combination Product Submitted in a Pre-ANDA Communication or an ANDA (5223.6).”...
Regulatory Sciences
Compounded drug search added to FDA’s NDC directory webpage
FDA recently added a search function to the National Drug Code (NDC) Directory webpage for human drugs compounded by outsourcing facilities that assign NDC numbers to their products. This update was...
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Safety Considerations for Container Labels and Carton Labeling Design to Minimize Medication Errors
FDA has issued the final guidance titled “Safety Considerations for Container Labels and Carton Labeling Design to Minimize Medication Errors.” The recommendations for prescription drug and...
FDA Releases Draft Guidance for Industry on Clinical Pharmacology Considerations for Human Radiolabeled Mass Balance Studies
The FDA’s Office of Clinical Pharmacology within the Office of Translational Sciences released a new draft guidance document that, for the first time, clearly addresses the FDA’s recommendations and...
Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production - Level 2 revision
Guidance for Industry May 2022 Today, FDA is announcing revisions to the 2006 guidance “Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production.” Specifically, this...
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...
European Expedited Regulatory Programs Explained
Do you really know how to accelerate the approval of your innovative product in Europe? The FDA's incentives for promising new medicines are widely known. Accelerated approval, priority review, fast...
Quality & Compliance
Deep Dive: FDA Guidance on Gene Therapy Products: RCR Testing and Monitoring
In January 2020, FDA published a guidance document entitled “Testing of Retroviral Vector-Based Human Gene Therapy Products for Replication Competent Retrovirus During Product Manufacture and Patient...
How GDUFA II Impacts the Timing and Approval Process for Generic Drug Sponsors
How GDUFA II Impacts the Timing and Approval Process for Generic Drug Sponsors: Facing several regulatory challenges related to the review of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs), Congress first...
10 Things You Need to Know about FDA’s Final Rule on Importing Prescription Drugs from Canada
Last week, FDA issued a final rule regarding the importation of certain prescription drugs from Canada. This action was taken by the agency as part of the Safe Important Action Plan, and was done in...
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...
6 Quick Tips for Excel Spreadsheet Validation
Are you using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for GxP activities? Are these Excel sheets used again and again, as a template? Ever thought about validating your spreadsheet templates? Is the person who...