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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...

Regulatory Sciences

Leveraging Single-Arm Trials for Regulatory Approval: Insights from EMA's Reflection Paper

The pharmaceutical industry has shown a growing interest in single-arm trials due to their potential to expedite drug development. However, several challenges and concerns remain. The European...

Pharmacovigilance

Vigilance by Another Name

Do regulations and guidance documents sometimes stagnate your learning progress because of the terminology used? Regulation confusion is a common complaint heard from current and prospective new...

Quality & Compliance

Staying Ahead: Why BIMO Inspection Readiness Audits Are Essential for Clinical and Biological Research Compliance

In the world of clinical and biological research programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards is not only essential for maintaining the integrity of studies but also for safeguarding the...

Regulatory Sciences

Drug Development: The Key to Success from Concept to US Commercialization

Congratulations! You have a lead candidate formulation for your new drug. You might be thinking to yourself, “okay, now what?” We all know the science and effort to get to this stage is significant....

Medical Information

The Importance of Social Media Monitoring in Pharma

In today's digital age, social media has transformed how businesses communicate with their audiences. For pharmaceutical companies, this shift presents both challenges and opportunities. Social media...

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Clinical Research Solutions

Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) Readiness is Easy, Right?

Facing a pending filing and subsequent PAI can feel overwhelming, no matter if you are a young firm or an established company. You're balancing the excitement of bringing a new product to market with...

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Regulatory Sciences

European Pharma Regulations: 2024 Review and 2025 Trends to Watch

Gaining a Competitive Edge: 2024's European Pharma Regulatory Review & Trends to Look for in 2025 and Beyond As the pharmaceutical landscape in Europe evolves rapidly, regulatory frameworks are...

Medical Information

Optimizing Clinical Trials: Balancing Patient Experience and Commercial Outcomes with Concierge Services

As therapies for rare diseases evolve, clinical trials increasingly require patient -centric care to ensure a smooth and supportive participant experience. This shift is crucial not only for...

Quality & Compliance

WHO Issues Guidance on Antibiotic Pollution Control

On September 3, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its first guidance to mitigate antibiotic pollution from manufacturing. This directive, which outlines wastewater and solid waste...

Medical Information

Excelling in the JAPAC Medical Information Landscape: Key Considerations and Insights

As a rapidly expanding market, the Japan and Asia-Pacific (JAPAC) region presents a unique and complex landscape for those who are looking to establish a medical information (MI) function. Having a...

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Regulatory Sciences

Nonclinical Drug Development: FDA Recommendations for Confirming an Ames Positive Finding

On November 27,2024, FDA released a draft guidance intended “to inform industry and the review staff in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) on how CDER views positive findings in the...

Navigating European Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy for Medical Devices and the Impact of HTAR

Regulatory Sciences

Navigating Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy for Medical Devices in Europe

Background Developing medical devices (MDs), including in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs), requires careful and result-oriented planning throughout the development process. One critical...

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Regulatory Sciences

FDA Releases Final ICH M13A Guidance Document

On October 31, 2024, FDA issued its final version of the ICH M13A guidance for industry, titled “M13A Bioequivalence for Immediate-Release Solid Oral Dosage Forms”. This guideline provides...

Quality & Compliance

The Evolving Landscape of Quality Management Systems in the Life Sciences Industry

In the decades since the FDA first introduced Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations, the drug and device industry has undergone significant transformation. While the core principles of...

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Medical Information

A Journey Through ProPharma's REMS Program Support

This fictional story illustrates how ProPharma can seamlessly support a REMS program to ensure patient safety, access to medication, and regulatory compliance. Through scenarios involving healthcare...

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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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....

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...

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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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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...