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Why Medical Information Is Critical to Adverse Event Reporting
Adverse event (AE) reporting is one of the most critical responsibilities across the pharmaceutical industry. At its core, pharmacovigilance (PV) exists to protect patient safety and maintain regulatory compliance. Yet the success of any PV program depends heavily on accurate, timely AE...
Success in the European Pharmaceutical Market: Part Two
In part one, we covered the regulatory framework, compliance, and Wholesale Distribution Authorization. In part two, we’ll explore how success in Europe goes beyond regulatory approval—it’s also...
The Role of the Local Person Responsible for Pharmacovigilance (LPPV) in the DACHL Region
Ensuring patient safety and compliance with pharmacovigilance (PV) regulations is a critical responsibility for marketing authorization holders (MAHs). For companies planning to market their...
Success in the European Pharmaceutical Market: Part One
According to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, Europe is the second-largest pharmaceutical market in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that many biotech...
Key Steps to Creating a Successful Market Access Strategy
Understanding Health Technology Assessment (HTA) authorities’ requirements throughout the product development phase is crucial for a successful market access strategy and planning. This will increase...
Adapting Technology Transfer Strategies in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Amidst New Tariff Regulations
The US Government recently modified their policy to utilize tariffs to in an effort to support the US economy causing many global organizations to investigate the consequences of the tariffs on their...
Navigating the Impact of New Tariffs: Strategies for Success Amidst Recent Trade Policy Changes
The US Government recently modified their policy to utilize tariffs to in an effort to support the US economy. Significant changes have been announced causing many global organizations to investigate...
Navigating a Shifting Regulatory Landscape: The Impact of FDA Layoffs on Medical Device Developers
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, HHS announced that they would be conducting a reduction in force impacting nearly 3,500 full time FDA employees – nearly 20% of the Agency’s entire workforce. This comes...
Navigating the Transition from ICH E6 (R2) to (R3)
Ensuring Compliance with ProPharma's Expert Support The global regulatory landscape for clinical trials continues to evolve to keep pace with technological advancements, risk management, and the...
Medical Information in the UK: Ensuring Compliance, Patient Safety, and Trust
In the highly regulated world of pharmaceuticals, medical information (MI) services play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare professionals, patients, and the public have access to accurate...
Scientific Data Works: Using Science to Navigate the Global Regulatory Maze
You’re developing an FDA – and/or EMA-regulated drug, biologic, or medical device. Throughout the drug development process, your goal is to get to the next regulatory milestone in the most...
FAQs: Model Informed Drug Development (MIDD) & Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
Question & Answer with Sander Vinks, PhD, PharmD, FCP, Regarding MIDD and M&S In the ever-evolving landscape of drug development, efficiency, precision, and regulatory success are paramount....
Navigating the New EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR): Are You Ready?
The HTAR in the EU has come into force – what Health Technology Developers (HTDs) need to know Getting your health technology product to the market is complex and usually consists of several steps...
German Pharmaceutical Compliance: The Critical Role of Medical Information Teams
When a pharmaceutical company completes clinical trials and prepares to launch a medical product, the focus often shifts to regulatory approvals, market access, and commercialization. However, one...
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....
Signal Detection and Management - The Pursuit of Safer Products
Signal detection for products in development Why signal detection in clinical development? Early safety signal detection enables: Early identification of safety risks Informed decision making Meets...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
The Importance of the eCTD Structure for FDA Approval
The Importance of the eCTD To harmonize the process of regulatory reviews for global drug development, a unified structure was developed and implemented for electronic Common Technical Document...