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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...
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...
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...
Understanding PIPL: Compliance and Implementation Challenges
What is PIPL? Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) was approved in China on August 20, 2021. It was the first comprehensive data protection legislation in the region. The Law entered into...
Achieving Success with Regulatory Intelligence in Pharmacovigilance
What is Regulatory Intelligence in Pharmacovigilance? In Pharmacovigilance (PV), Regulatory Intelligence involves the collection and analysis of publicly accessible PV regulatory guidelines and...
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...
How to Spring Clean Your PV Safety Data for Optimal Performance
As the blossoms of spring usher in a season of renewal, it's not just our homes that could use a thorough cleaning – our safety data deserves a refreshing sweep too. In an enlightening conversation...
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...
The link between statistical methods and healthcare is not a new one, but the volume of available data to inform healthcare decisions and the use of data science in the medical industry has exploded...
What is Quality Management? Quality Management is the set of processes that enable delivery of high-quality products while maintaining regulatory compliance. Its purpose is to ensure that all...
Understanding GxP Compliance in Drug and Medical Device Development Lifecycle
In the complex world of drugs and medical devices, where every pill, syringe, and implant holds the potential to impact lives profoundly, ensuring the utmost safety, efficacy, and quality is...
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...
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...
Demystifying CAPA Management: Overcoming Challenges in the Fast-Paced World of GMP
This article has been updated since its original publication date. Navigating the complexities of Corrective Action / Preventive Action (CAPA) in the drug and medical device industries often poses a...
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...
In order to incentivize the development of therapies (drugs biologics) to fill unmet medical needs for treatment of serious conditions, the FDA has developed various programs to expedite drug...
Patient Support Programs (PSPs) in the pharmaceutical sector offer a range of services to help patients start and adhere to their therapies, including Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs), patient...
Safety Data Exchange Agreements (SDEAs) and Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs) – An Overview
A Safety Data Exchange Agreement (SDEA) or Pharmacovigilance Agreement (PVA) is a legal written contract which ensures that all safety data, PV tasks and responsibilities are detailed between two or...
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...
The QPPV: An Essential Guide to the Qualified Person Responsible for Pharmacovigilance
When submitting marketing authorisation applications (MAAs) in Europe, the applicant (Marketing Authorization Holder, MAH) shall already have set up a pharmacovigilance system. A Summary of the...