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When AI Meets CGMP: Lessons from FDA's First Warning Letter on Non-Compliant AI Use in Manufacturing
The FDA's April 2026 Warning Letter to Purolea Cosmetics Lab is a notable milestone for the pharmaceutical industry. While there have been prior Warning Letters involving products that incorporate AI, this case may represent one of the first enforcement actions specifically citing the use of AI...
Advancing Digital Transformation in Medicines: EMA's Successful ePI Pilot
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have recently concluded a successful pilot project on electronic product information (ePI), marking a significant...
Dealing with API and Excipients in a Time of Tariffs
The US Government recently modified its policy to utilize tariffs to support the US economy. Pharmaceutical tariffs have been forecasted, causing many global organizations to investigate the...
FDA's "Radical Transparency" Shift: What Regulatory Pros Need to Know
A New Era of FDA Disclosure On Thursday, July 10, 2025, FDA published more than 200 decision letters, known as complete response letters (CRLs). The CRLs were issued in response to applications...
Medical Information Contact Center: The Silent Revolution
Medical Information Contact Centers have long operated behind the scenes, connecting pharmaceutical companies, healthcare professionals, and patients through phone and email to provide product...
Leveraging Online FDA Information to Accelerate ANDA Timelines
In the race to generic drug approval, timing is everything. Delays in Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) submissions or setbacks during FDA review can mean missed market opportunities,...
Maximizing the Value of FDA Pre-IND Meetings for Successful 505(b)(2) NDA Submissions
For drug developers leveraging the 505(b)(2) pathway, the FDA Pre-Investigational New Drug (Pre-IND) meeting is a strategic opportunity that can shape the trajectory of an entire development program....
The Joint Commission Adds Pharmacists to Survey Teams: A Step Towards Comprehensive Healthcare Quality
In recent years, healthcare has undergone rapid transformation, especially in how care is delivered, measured, and improved. One of the most significant players in ensuring quality healthcare...
FDA's Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) Pilot Program Overview
An inside look at FDA's new Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program—what it is, why it matters, and how regulatory and development teams can leverage it to accelerate...
Tech Transfer Readiness: Big Responsibility, Greater Reward
So, you're thinking about Technology Transfers (i.e., TT or Tech Transfer)? This question may look familiar to you. That is because we asked this very question in the first installment of our Tech...
Navigating FDA's Q-Submission Process: A Strategic Advantage for Medical Device Developers
In the highly regulated medical device industry, navigating FDA's submission process can be daunting, especially for start-ups. However, FDA's Q-Submission (Q-Sub) program offers a valuable...
From Discovery to Discontinuation: How Medical Information Supports Every Stage
The journey from compound discovery to market-ready pharmaceutical product is long, complex, and resource-intensive. Only about 1 in 5,000 drug candidates make it to patients1, underscoring the need...
Technology Transfer Projects: Assessing Need and Readiness
So, you're thinking about Technology Transfers (i.e., TT, Tech Transfer)? Who can blame you? There has been a significant amount of news recently regarding tariffs and the potential for bringing...
15 Days of Panic Revisited: You Received an FDA Form or 483 Form Warning Letter, Now What?
Remember the last time you were pulled over by law enforcement? Maybe it was for a broken taillight or driving a few miles over the speed limit. Even if you believed you hadn't done anything wrong,...
Expanding into Europe? Accelerate Your European Marketing Authorization
For non-European pharmaceutical companies, expanding into the European market is both an exciting opportunity and a formidable challenge. While the potential for growth is significant, so too are the...
Navigating the German Pharmaceutical Landscape: Part Two
Market Access, Pricing, and Additional Compliance Considerations In part one, we explored the German pharmaceutical market and regulatory compliance requirements. Now, in part two, we will focus on...
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...
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....
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...
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...
An Overview of the PSMF: Pharmacovigilance System Master File
What is a PSMF? The EU Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) is a legally required document created and maintained by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH). Essentially, the document is a...
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...