Medical Information
Medical Information in the UK: Ensuring Compliance, Patient Safety, and Trust
In the highly regulated world of pharmaceuticals, medical information (MI) services play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare professionals, patients, and the public have access to accurate...
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...
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...
International Recognition Framework (IRF): Are You Ready?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced a new international recognition framework (IRF) for medicines and devices. The IRF will be in place from January 1st,...
The Future of UK Clinical Research Delivery
ProPharma applauds the myriad of recent, positive developments for clinical trials in the UK, representing the biggest overhaul in UK clinical trials in two decades. Lord O’Shaughnessy Clinical Trial...
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 Sciences
UK Paediatric Investigational Plans – what do you need to know?? …and how is it all working in practice??
If a marketing authorisation is planned to be submitted in England, Scotland, and Wales (GB), an MHRA-approved paediatric investigational plan (PIP) is required. Up until January 1, 2021, PIPs were...
How to Implement an Effective Audit Trail
Maintaining an audit trail is a regulatory compliance requirement, but what makes an audit trail beneficial for maintaining effectiveness and complying with regulations? This blog will explain what...