Regulatory Sciences
Drug Development: The Key to Success from Concept to US Commercialization
Congratulations! You have a lead candidate formulation for your new drug. You might be thinking to yourself, “okay, now what?” We all know the science and effort to get to this stage is significant....
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
Nonclinical Drug Development: FDA Recommendations for Confirming an Ames Positive Finding
On November 27,2024, FDA released a draft guidance intended “to inform industry and the review staff in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) on how CDER views positive findings in the...
Regulatory Sciences
Navigating Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy for Medical Devices in Europe
Background Developing medical devices (MDs), including in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs), requires careful and result-oriented planning throughout the development process. One critical...
Regulatory Sciences
FDA Releases Final ICH M13A Guidance Document
On October 31, 2024, FDA issued its final version of the ICH M13A guidance for industry, titled “M13A Bioequivalence for Immediate-Release Solid Oral Dosage Forms”. This guideline provides...
Regulatory Sciences
Act Now! Navigating the Windsor Framework in the UK
A New Era for Pharmaceutical Development and Licensing in the UK The Windsor Framework, set to be implemented from January 1, 2025, marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for...
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
How a Strong Regulatory Strategy Supports Your Product’s Success
One of the big questions pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies often ask, is: “When is the optimal time to seek strategic regulatory consulting assistance?”. Traditionally, the need...
Regulatory Sciences
FDA Drug Labeling Requirements & Regulations: What’s in Your Label?
Why Does Pharmaceutical Product Labeling Matter? Do you know what’s in your product’s labeling and what it is saying about your product? More importantly, do you know why that matters? A drug’s label...
Regulatory Sciences
FDA eSTAR Template: Navigating FDA's 510(k) Submission Requirements
Implementing the eSTAR Format The eSTAR template is a positive step for both CDRH and medical device Sponsors; but, as with any new tool, there are challenges to utilizing the template. Sponsors need...
Regulatory Sciences
Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC): What to Expect During Drug Development
The key to successful drug development in the US is directional and focused navigation of FDA’s Investigational New Drug (IND) process. The Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) section is a...
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FDA Animal Rule: Overview & Impact on Drug Development
What is the Animal Rule? The Animal Rule, a regulation set by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), applies to the development and testing of drugs and biological products intended to reduce or...
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...
Quality & Compliance
The Moving Regulatory Landscape for Gene Therapy Trials in EU: Part 1
The Benefit of the Common Application Form for GMO Applications GMO Application Not Included in Clinical Trial Regulation With the transition period for the Clinical Trial Regulation No 536/2014...
Regulatory Sciences
Highlights from FDA's Analytical Test Method Validation Guidance
Recently, the FDA updated a long-standing, decades old guidance on analytical test method validation based on revisions of the ICH Q2(R2) guidelines. Traditional test method validation requirements...
Regulatory Sciences
MLR Submission Content: Setting Yourself up for a Successful PRC Review
Having a highly efficient well-oiled Promotional Review Committee (PRC) machine is not just about having rock star reviewers and effective best practices in place. Although those are both critical...