All Journal articles – Page 3
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JournalQ&A:
Navigating the
pharmaceutical supply chainMatthew Scripps, Director, Supply Chain Planning, Mundipharma interviewed by Vickie Goff, TOPRA Editorial Board member
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JournalRegulatory considerations of a growing pharmaceutical company: a UK/US comparison of the generics industry
Generics must demonstrate equivalence to the originator product to gain regulatory approval and market entry. There is a large market for generics that is predicted to continue to grow. The individual price of generics is lower than the originator, nevertheless manufacturers can avoid large development costs to bring generics to ...
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JournalNavigating the global supply of starting materials for cell-based therapies
The use of biological starting materials in the development of allogeneic cell-based therapies poses several challenges, whether due to availability of appropriate donors, complicated global logistics, or lack of global regulatory harmonisation around technical testing requirements. Sponsors must pay attention to adventitious agent safety requirements, which vary from region to region, and can also be affected by emerging disease threats, as was the case with the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Elena Meurer, principal consultant and director at Biopharma Excellence, and Dr Jennifer Sales, consultant at Biopharma Excellence, explore these complexities.
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JournalBiosimilars CMC development considerations from the sponsor perspective
Sponsors face significant challenges in the development of biosimilars, particularly in the chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) aspects. Key areas of biosimilar CMC development include establishing a reliable and consistent manufacturing process, controlling critical quality attributes, and developing analytical methods to assess product quality. Furthermore, sponsors must conduct extensive characterisation studies, encompassing physicochemical and functional assays, to demonstrate biosimilarity between the biosimilar and the reference medicinal product (RMP). This article provides insights from a sponsor’s perspective, highlighting the challenges and opportunities associated with the biosimilar CMC development process. By adhering to these recommendations, sponsors can navigate the complexities of biosimilar development and enhance the likelihood of successful outcomes.
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JournalWarning letters for direct-to-consumer advertising: a five-year retrospective analysis
Background: Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising (DTCPA) is a ‘grey area’ that the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in the United States (US) regulates through the Centre for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). One of the purposes of DTCPA is to educate and empower patients via popular media such as television, radio, ...
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JournalEU versus Rest of the World regulatory frameworks and requirements for human tissue-based products
After participating in and/or hosting over 100 global competent authority inspections, the only true consistency is that no two inspections are the same. I see so many companies try to predict the inspectors approach, agenda…even the physical route they will take prior to the audit. Some upfront risk assessment and ...
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JournalA year of clinical trials under IVDR:
a sponsor’s perspectiveThe new EU in vitro diagnostic medical devices regulation (IVDR) extends to medical use of in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) in clinical trials, in addition to marketed IVDs. Although compliance to some aspects has been required since the Date of Application on 26 May 2022, there has been ...
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JournalRegulatory challenges and opportunities facing hearing aid manufacturers in Europe
In a world where many people are living longer but not all are living well and age-related hearing loss affects approximately 20% of the European population aged 65 or older – hearing aids address a medical need which for the most part remains unmet. With increasing evidence ...
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JournalAfrican Medicines Agency and a new African regulatory ecosystem
Regulatory Rapporteur July/August 2023 | Volume 20 | No.7 Introduction and background The African medicines regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly. The African Medicines Agency (AMA) is being established as a Specialised Agency of ...
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JournalA critical review and comparison of the processes when seeking Scientific Advice in the EU and the USA – Part 2
GRAY, MSc − PART TWO OF A TWO-PART SERIES(See part 1 here) Scientific Advice (SA) is provided by all major regulatory agencies to pharmaceutical companies and other interested parties who are developing new medicines. Regulatory agencies such as EMA and FDA regard provision of SA as a ...
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JournalImpact of clinical data requirements following EU MDR (2017/745) & Clinical Evaluation Guidance (MEDDEV 2.7/1 Rev 4)
The EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (EU MDR) and guidance on clinical evaluation (MEDDEV 2.7.1 Rev 4) have replaced the previous regulations governing the placing of medical devices on the European market. Concerning that these new requirements may be difficult to implement and pose an additional burden to Medical ...
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JournalMedical device standards update
This edition of our regular column updates the progress of applicable standards to March 2023.
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JournalDecentralised clinical trials –
A European Union recommendation paperDecentralised clinical trials (DCTs) have undergone a rapid development over the last three years. This article focuses on the recently published European Union (EU) recommendation paper which provides consolidated guidance for sponsors planning DCTs irrespective of any health-related crisis, as part of the Accelerating Clinical Trials in the European Union ...
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JournalReappraisal of regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals in Australia
Agricultural and Veterinary (Agvet) chemical products are registered with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) before they can be supplied in Australia. A mandatory scheme was introduced by the Australian government in 1993 to transfer Agvet chemical products from the State-based system to a national ...