Regulatory Sciences

Meet the Expert: Steve Silverman

Meet the Expert: Steve Silverman

Expert Consultant, Regulatory Sciences 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...

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Regulatory Sciences

Navigating Expedited Regulatory Pathways in Europe: The Latest Insights and Advancements

Are you truly up to speed on the most effective strategies to expedite the approval process for your innovative product in Europe's evolving regulatory landscape? In the United States (US), the Food...

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FDA’s Updated Software Guidance

The FDA has recently published a number of software related guidance documents, covering topics such as off-the-shelf software, cybersecurity, closed-loop-control, and predetermined change control...

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Challenges in Oncology Trials: How to Navigate the Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Setting the Scene: What Makes Oncology Clinical Trials Different? Ever increasing knowledge of the molecular basis of malignant disease has stimulated development of targeted agents. This often leads...

Navigating FDA User Fee Updates for Fiscal Year 2023

As the U.S. Government begins its fiscal year on October 1, it signifies the annual revisions in FDA User Fees, which have an impact on applications and facilities associated with Prescription Drugs...

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Clinical Pharmacology Considerations for Peptide Drug Products, September 2023

The FDA has recently issued this draft guidance to address clinical pharmacology considerations for peptide drug products. A peptide is any polymer with 40 or fewer amino acids. These products fall...

Meet the Expert: Shauna Burns

Meet the Expert: Shauna Burns

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...

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Navigating Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy for Medical Products

Developing in vitro diagnostic tests, laboratory-developed tests, medical devices, or therapeutics is complex and requires careful consideration of various factors. One critical aspect that often...

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A Closer Look at FDA's Nitrosamine Impurity Regulations for NDSRIs

FDA Provides Acceptable Intake Limits for Nitrosamines Drug-Substance Related Impurities (NDSRIs). Can You Comply? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued final guidance entitled;...

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EU Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform

On April 26th, 2023, a Commission formed by the European Health Union proposed a groundbreaking revision of the EU’s Pharmaceutical legislation, marking the most significant reform in over two...

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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,...

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FDA Proposes New, Easy-to-Read Medication Guide for Patients

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new, easy-to-read medication guide for patients known as the Patient Medication Information (PMI)1. The new medical guide will be required for...

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Integrity and Reliability Concerns in Bioequivalence Studies: An Insight into the Synapse Labs Inspection

In a globalized pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the integrity and reliability of clinical data is of utmost importance. Recently, the Spanish Medicines Agency conducted a comprehensive Good...

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Psychedelic Drug Development

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a draft guidance on the development of psychedelic drugs. There has been a growing interest in using psychedelics for the treatment of...

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FDA's Concern over Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) Contamination

Recent contamination of several drug products in India resulting in fatalities have prompted a new FDA guidance entitled "Testing of Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Maltitol Solution, Hydrogenated Starch...

Meet the Expert: Jens van Wijngaarden

Meet the Expert: Jens van Wijngaarden

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...