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Industry newsMHRA seeks to cut approval time by 50% for ‘lowest-risk’ RCTs
The MHRA is set to introduce a new scheme which aims reduce the time taken by the agency to approve the lowest-risk clinical trials.
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Industry newsNICE approves use of Rimegepant in NHS to treat acute migraine
Rimegepant is the first, and only, NICE-recommended treatment for acute migraine and is soon to be made available on the NHS in the UK.
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Industry newsFDA committee finds OTC decongestants to be ‘ineffective’
An FDA committee has reviewed phenylephrine − the active ingrediant in many over the counter decongestants − and agreed it is ineffective.
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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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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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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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Industry newsBurkina Faso gives R21 malaria vaccine approval in children
Burkina Faso’s regulatory agency – Agence Nationale de la Regulation Pharmaceutique – has approved the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine for children.
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Industry newsGlobal life sciences consultancy created from SSI/NDA merger
US-based SSI Strategy buys Sweden-based regulatory affairs consultancy NDA Group AB; Strömquist stays on as President of NDA unit.
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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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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 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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Industry newsOff-label prescription of diabetes drug causes shortage
A spike in weight-related prescription of diabetes drug Ozempic has contributed to a national shortage, affecting those who need it.
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Industry newsAustralia moves to permit therapeutic use of psychedelics
The Therapeutic Goods Administration − Australia’s regulator − approves MDMA and psilocybin for treatment of PTSD and depression.
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Industry newsFDA issues guidance for clinical trials of psychedelic drugs
The FDA has released guidance to researchers on how to test psychedelic drugs; seeks the public’s input as to other potential uses.
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JournalImplementation of Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 – A CRO perspective
Significant changes have been implemented to the clinical trials application process with Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 (European Union Clinical Trials Regulation; EU CTR) taking effect on 31 January 2022. This article summarises experience gathered under the new regulatory framework from a contract research organisation (CRO) perspective working ...
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JournalA critical review and comparison of the processes when seeking scientific advice in the EU and the USA – Part 1
GRAY, MSc − PART ONE OF A TWO-PART SERIES(See part 2 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 core ...
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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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