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Reclaiming the European Market: How to Secure EU/UK MAH Status Without the Local Infrastructure

For many US and APAC pharmaceutical companies, reacquiring the European rights to a successful, out-licensed product is a smart strategic move — an opportunity to capture greater margins, regain control over brand strategy, and re-establish direct oversight of market performance.

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Changes to the Animal Welfare Act Affecting Animal Research Facilities

Does your organization conduct or outsource testing to an Animal Research Facility? If so, are you aware of the changes that have been implemented to the AWA (Animal Welfare Act) by the Animal and...

Ban on Titanium Dioxide (E171) on the EU Food Market: What Are the Consequences for Medicines?

Use of Titanium Dioxide in the EU Food Market In 2021, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) investigated the safety of the white coloring agent titanium dioxide (TiO2) and concluded that the...

Be Careful What You Ask For (Prior to Consent)

According to FDA's clinical trial regulations (21 CFR 50.20, 312.60 and 812.100), clinical investigators are responsible for protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of subjects during a clinical...

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ProPharma Group's Dr David Crome to Act as Compliance Monitor to the MHRA

From April 2022, the MHRA has been developing a pilot programme for GMP and GDP remediation supervision by eligible consultants acting as Compliance Monitors (CM) on behalf of companies that have...

Your Vendor Audit Program: On-site or Remote / Virtual?

It is quite common that a sponsor company will outsource services to external vendors, whether for additional expertise, remote locations, or simply due to lack of availability of resources within...

Regulatory Sciences

FDA Accelerated Approval Pathway: A Potential Missed Opportunity for Sponsors

The accelerated approval provisions of FDASIA in section 506(c) of the FD&C Act provide that FDA may grant accelerated approval to: . . . a product for a serious or life-threatening disease or...

Clinical (IMP) Drug Supply…It’s Complicated

Things to consider and how to ease the process IMP Supply Management is a journey where GMP meets GCP and GDP. This journey includes finance, flow of products and documentation. How a company manages...

Regulatory Sciences

What You Need to Know About Developing Vaccines

An unlikely beacon of hope from the otherwise disastrous Covid pandemic, may come in the form of renewed attention towards approaches to vaccine development. The Importance of Vaccines The...

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Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII and Type D Meetings: A New Mechanism for Interacting with FDA

For those who have been awaiting Congressional reauthorization of PDUFA, the wait is over. On September 30, 2022, the President signed into law the FDA User Fee Reauthorization Act of 2022. We...

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What You Need to Know About CBER Pre-IND Meetings

The FDA provides several opportunities to hold meetings with Sponsors to gain clarification and agreement on the development of medicinal products. At the preliminary stages of development, one such...

Meet the Expert: Sharon Charles

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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CAR-T Cells: Challenges, Lessons Learned, and Guidance for the Clinical Development

It comes as no surprise to any pharmaceutical or biotech company that planning the clinical development of CAR-T cells is an extremely challenging endeavor: high efficacy is expected in each targeted...

How to Comply with the Nitrosamine Regulations for Your New Drug Product Marketing Applications

Introduction: Are you in the development phase for your medicinal product? Have you assessed your manufacturing processes with respect to the requirements for investigating the potential presence of...

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USP and FDA Propose Updates to Good Storage and Distribution Practices

Updates have been announced by FDA and for USP <1079>. In this blog we cover these changes. USP USP <1079> has a series of chapters on Good Storage and Distribution Practices. Chapter <1079> applies...

Meet the Expert: Lucy Radley

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...

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...

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FDA's Expedited Programs Explained

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...

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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...

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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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What are Patient Support Programs?

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...

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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...