Regulatory Sciences
Navigating FDA Layoffs: OPDP Cuts and the Rising Stakes of Ad Compliance
The Importance of Compliance in Prescription Drug Advertising Amid Cuts to the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion The Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP), a key Office of the U.S. Food...
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Success in the European Pharmaceutical Market: Part Two
In part one, we covered the regulatory framework, compliance, and Wholesale Distribution Authorization. In part two, we’ll explore how success in Europe goes beyond regulatory approval—it’s also...
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Success in the European Pharmaceutical Market: Part One
According to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, Europe is the second-largest pharmaceutical market in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that many biotech...
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Key Steps to Creating a Successful Market Access Strategy
Understanding Health Technology Assessment (HTA) authorities’ requirements throughout the product development phase is crucial for a successful market access strategy and planning. This will increase...
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Navigating a Shifting Regulatory Landscape: The Impact of FDA Layoffs on Medical Device Developers
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, HHS announced that they would be conducting a reduction in force impacting nearly 3,500 full time FDA employees – nearly 20% of the Agency’s entire workforce. This comes...
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Scientific Data Works: Using Science to Navigate the Global Regulatory Maze
You’re developing an FDA – and/or EMA-regulated drug, biologic, or medical device. Throughout the drug development process, your goal is to get to the next regulatory milestone in the most...
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FAQs: Model Informed Drug Development (MIDD) & Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
Question & Answer with Sander Vinks, PhD, PharmD, FCP, Regarding MIDD and M&S In the ever-evolving landscape of drug development, efficiency, precision, and regulatory success are paramount....
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Navigating the New EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR): Are You Ready?
The HTAR in the EU has come into force – what Health Technology Developers (HTDs) need to know Getting your health technology product to the market is complex and usually consists of several steps...
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The End of the FDA's Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program
What’s Next for Rare Disease Innovation? For children suffering from rare and often life-threatening diseases, access to new and effective treatments can mean the difference between life and death....
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Leveraging Single-Arm Trials for Regulatory Approval: Insights from EMA's Reflection Paper
The pharmaceutical industry has shown a growing interest in single-arm trials due to their potential to expedite drug development. However, several challenges and concerns remain. The European...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...