Regulatory Sciences
FDA eSTAR Template: Navigating FDA's 510(k) Submission Requirements
Implementing the eSTAR Format The eSTAR template is a positive step for both CDRH and medical device Sponsors; but, as with any new tool, there are challenges to utilizing the template. Sponsors need...
Regulatory Sciences
Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC): What to Expect During Drug Development
The key to successful drug development in the US is directional and focused navigation of FDA’s Investigational New Drug (IND) process. The Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) section is a...
Regulatory Sciences
FDA Animal Rule: Overview & Impact on Drug Development
What is the Animal Rule? The Animal Rule, a regulation set by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), applies to the development and testing of drugs and biological products intended to reduce or...
Clinical Research Solutions
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...
Quality & Compliance
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...
Clinical Research Solutions
Illuminating FDA's 2023 BLA Approvals: A Comparative Analysis
The FDA's Biologics License Application (BLA) approvals in 2023 have marked a significant chapter in medical innovation, embodying precision and transformative therapies. A closer examination of the...
Clinical Research Solutions
2023: A New Chapter in FDA Drug Approvals - A Resurgence of Innovation
The year 2023 unveiled an eventful chapter in FDA drug approvals, heralding a resurgence of innovation after a brief decline. This period represented not just a numerical rebound but a meaningful...
Clinical Research Solutions
FDA’s Updated Software Guidance
The FDA has recently published a number of software related guidance documents, covering topics such as off-the-shelf software, cybersecurity, closed-loop-control, and predetermined change control...
Clinical Research Solutions
Navigating FDA User Fee Updates for Fiscal Year 2023
As the U.S. Government begins its fiscal year on October 1, it signifies the annual revisions in FDA User Fees, which have an impact on applications and facilities associated with Prescription Drugs...
Clinical Research Solutions
FDA Proposes New, Easy-to-Read Medication Guide for Patients
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new, easy-to-read medication guide for patients known as the Patient Medication Information (PMI)1. The new medical guide will be required for...