Generic Drugs
Agency Alerts
October 2, 2015
FDA Guidance Finalizes Generic Drug Makers' Process for Communicating with the Agency
This week FDA finalized its draft guidance on Controlled Correspondence Related to Generic Drug Development. Although all submitted comments were considered, FDA’s revised the draft to “provide...
Generic Drugs
General Regulatory
November 11, 2014
FDA Prepares for GDUFA Commitments with Controlled Correspondence Guidance
With the implementation of GDUFA, FDA defined the rules and specific protocol for submitting controlled correspondence to the Office of Generic Drugs (OGD) in a draft guidance published on August 27,...
Generic Drugs
General Regulatory
March 7, 2014
What Can Testosterone Gels Teach Us About Abuse-Deterrent Opioids?
For most drugs, the process of developing and obtaining FDA approval of a generic version is simple and well-defined: sponsors must only prove that their product is pharmaceutically equivalent and...
Generic Drugs
General Regulatory
December 9, 2013
Not a Bitter Pill to Swallow: FDA Releases Guidance on Size and Shape of Generic Drugs
In a Federal Register notice to be published on Dec. 10, 2013, FDA announced the release of a new guidance titled “Size, Shape and Other Physical Attributes of Generic Tablets and Capsules.” The...
Generic Drugs
General Regulatory
February 7, 2013
Generic Drug User Fee Act (GDUFA) Overview
FDA user fees have been a fact of life for regulated industries for nearly two decades. As you continue to comply by paying the fees, you should understand what the revenue does for you....