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...
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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...
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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...
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What to Expect During the NDA Review Process
Compiling and submitting a New Drug Application (NDA) submission is a complicated and intensive activity. Once you have submitted your application to FDA, you may be curious about what can you expect...
Beyond the Trifecta: Best Practices for a Successful Promotional Review Committee (PRC) Process
To reduce frustration within a promotional review committee (PRC), the PRC must be a well-oiled machine firing on all cylinders and working at optimum capacity. How does a PRC achieve this? By...
The Trifecta of Promotional Review: What is a PRC & What do They Do?
The mystique of PRC unveiled – what is it and why you need it to assure successful promotional review. You have received approval from the regulators. You have a dynamic sales force in place. They...
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EU Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform: Where Are We Now?
On April 26, 2023, the European Commission proposed a new package of pharmaceutical legislation1 to revise many of the currently applicable Regulations. Background This revision is considered by many...
Regulatory Sciences
Formal FDA Meetings for Sponsors or Applications of PDUFA Products
This article has been updated since its original February 28, 2017 publication. Since the introduction of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII for fiscal years 2023 - 2027, the FDA...
Regulatory Sciences
The Impact of a US Government Shutdown on the Food and Drug Administration
This article was originally published in September 2023, and has been updated to reflect an upcoming potential government shutdown. As U.S. lawmakers return from the President’s Day holiday, they are...
Illuminating FDA's 2023 BLA Approvals: A Comparative Analysis
The FDA's Biologics License Application (BLA) approvals in 2023 have marked a significant chapter in medical innovation, embodying precision and transformative therapies. A closer examination of the...
2023: A New Chapter in FDA Drug Approvals - A Resurgence of Innovation
The year 2023 unveiled an eventful chapter in FDA drug approvals, heralding a resurgence of innovation after a brief decline. This period represented not just a numerical rebound but a meaningful...
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...
Meet the Expert: Philip Simonson
Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...