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Quality & Compliance GMP

December 4, 2018

Outsourcing Functions Doesn't Mean You've Outsourced Compliance Obligations

Over the past 20 years, the traditional approach to drug development has expanded to include the outsourcing of a range of testing and manufacturing functions. As a part of their long-term strategic...

Quality & Compliance Good Clinical Practice

October 22, 2018

Human Subject Protection Regulations: Differences Between HHS’ & FDA’s Clinical Trial Rules

On Friday, October 12th, FDA issued a guidance document entitled “Impact of Certain Provisions of the Revised Common Rule on FDA-Regulated Clinical Investigations.” The document aims to help...

Quality & Compliance Good Clinical Practice

October 18, 2018

Pros and Cons of Working with a CRO

Sponsors may transfer any or all of their many tasks and obligations relating to clinical trials to Contract Research Organizations (CROs). This ability to delegate through a Transfer of Regulatory...

Quality & Compliance GMP

July 23, 2018

FDA Announces Voluntary Recall of Drugs Containing Valsartan

On Friday, July 13th, FDA announced the voluntary recall of several drugs containing the active ingredient valsartan. Valsartan is often used to treat serious medical conditions such as high blood...

Quality & Compliance Agency Alerts

March 26, 2018

First Clinical Study Report Data Published for FDA Pilot Project

On Monday, March 19th, the FDA officially began a new Clinical Data Summary Pilot Program. This program is intended to “assess the feasibility of using a different format to provide required...

Quality & Compliance Medical Devices

February 22, 2018

FDA’s Final Rule Sets GCP Standards for Medical Device Trials Conducted Outside US

On Wednesday, February 21st, the FDA released a final rule entitled “Human Subject Protection; Acceptance of Data From Clinical Investigations for Medical Devices.” The new rule amends the Agency’s...

Quality & Compliance GMP

November 6, 2017

FDA Takes Steps to Improve Efficiency of Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Inspections

On Tuesday, October 31st, the FDA announced that it will begin allowing eight European drug regulatory authorities to conduct inspections of manufacturing facilities and determine whether or not they...

Quality & Compliance GMP

June 28, 2017

Sterility Concerns Cause Voluntary Recall of Various Products: Potassium Phosphate & Succinylchoine Chloride

On June 15, 2017, Hospira Inc. issued a voluntary recall of a number of its products after finding a microbial growth during a routine simulation of the manufacturing process, which represents the...

Quality & Compliance GMP

May 31, 2017

FDA Warns Drug Manufacturers of Recalls due to BCC Contamination

On Monday, May 22nd, the FDA issued a warning for drug manufacturers regarding the contamination risk posed by Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC). According to FDA’s warning, “BCC and other...

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