March 10th 2025
The ‘full tolerance coverage method’ is introduced as a coverage estimation approach for assessing the uniformity of dosage units from large sample sizes, ensuring that no dosage unit exceeds the specification range.
March 7th 2025
Being fully versed on the ins and outs of design quality can improve the project design phase life cycle.
March 6th 2025
The alterations are the result of an agency review of findings from a clinical trial, and data from required postmarket studies.
March 3rd 2025
Artificial intelligence, among other technological advances, is pushing innovation boundaries.
February 28th 2025
Treatments for autoimmune diseases, multiple cancers, and skin blistering have been recommended for marketing approval.
Lilly Receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for Lebrikizimab
Eli Lilly and Company has received a complete response letter from FDA for its anti-dermatitis biologic therapeutic, lebrikizumab.
The Era of Digital Data in Bio/Pharma Manufacturing
Laks Pernenkil, principal and practice leader, US Life Sciences Product & Supply Operations, Deloitte, discusses the impact that digitalization is having on data generation and data integrity in bio/pharma manufacturing.
FDA Establishes Pilot Program to Accelerate Rare Disease Therapy Development
The program will allow sponsors of certain CBER and/or CDER-regulated products more frequent communication with FDA staff.
In a Digital Gold Rush, Data Integrity is Priceless
Data integrity is crucial in unlocking novel data-based insights.
FDA Gets Its Arms Around Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Early
Government provides a spoonful of sugar, and genuine leadership, for good medicines.
Control Strategy: A Feedback-Feedforward ‘Controls Hub’ for Risk, Knowledge, and Product Lifecycle Management
A control strategy can function as a powerful “hub” to gain a comprehensive understanding of the consolidated set of controls that are necessary to ensure consistent delivery of quality product.
MHRA Publishes New Guidance on International Regulatory Recognition Route
The new framework will position the UK as an attractive prospect for new medicine manufacturers.
EC Approves Polpharma Biologics’ MS-Treating Biosimilar
The European Commission has granted approval for Tyruko (natalizumab), a biosimilar developed by Polpharma Biologics for treating multiple sclerosis.
FDA Inspections Face Overhaul
The agency will be reorganizing field force and compliance functions.
Complying with Compendial Requirements
Maintaining compliance to compendial requirements should be straightforward, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates.
FDA Releases Guidance on Using Remote Oversight Tools for Drug Approval
The tools, originally utilized during the COVID-19 pandemic, are now intended to work alongside FDA’s standard procedures.
Sucralfate Oral Suspension Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination
VistaPharm is recalling Sucralfate Oral Suspension, 1g/10mL because of Bacillus cereus contamination.
The European Commission Approves Severe Alopecia Areata Treatment
Pfizer reports ritlecitinib is the first and only treatment for alopecia areata to selectively inhibit Janus kinase 3, and to treat patients as young as 12.
EC Approves Fixed-Dose Oral Combination Treatment for AML
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe and Astex Pharmaceuticals have announced the approval of INAQOVI by the European Commission.
Staying Compliant in 2023
Leaders at CDER and CBER give update on organizational changes at FDA.
EMA Prepares for Regulation on Health Technology Assessment
The agency’s work with EUnetHTA 21 helped it to prepare the EU for implementation of the regulation.
FDA Approves Treatment for Myelofibrosis Patients with Anemia
Anemia, experienced by most myelofibrosis patients, has caused over 30% of patients to discontinue their treatment.
Being Innovative in CGMP Training While Adapting to Change
Experts discussed how to transform companies into learning organizations at the 2023 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference.
EMA Grants Priority Medicine Status to Cellectar’s Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Treatment
Iopofosine provides targeted delivery of idodine-131 directly to cancer cells.
EMA Committee Issues Positive Opinion on Sandoz’ Biosimilar Trastuzumab
The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has given a positive opinion on Sandoz’ biosimilar trastuzumab for breast and gastric cancer.
FDA Issues Guidance on Biosimilar Labeling
The draft guidance document discusses the development of labeling for proposed biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars for submission under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act.
Colorcon Launches New Titanium Dioxide Free Moisture Protection Coating for Pharmaceutical Tablets
Colorcon provides customers with Opadry complete film coating systems, which intends to help reduce complexity with delivering high-quality products and ingredients.
FDA Establishes Stabilization Period for Updated DSCSA Compliance Policies
The new policy will require trading partners to supply, accept, and manage all documentation of product and ownership of prescription drugs electronically.
Dealing with Data: How to Keep It Manageable
Advanced analytical tools generate more data in today’s labs than ever before.
In Equal Measures: The Importance of Excipient Quality
Excipients should be treated equally when it comes to quality management, risk assessment, and testing.
The Future is the Present: Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
FDA is anticipating how AI may advance manufacturing and improve supply chain security.
Knowledge as the Currency of Managing Risk: A Smart Investment for Patients
Recent research and perspectives shed light on an opportunity to better connect risk and knowledge through improved integration of systems.
Improving Manufacturing Flexibility with Modules
Modular facilities allow for a certain amount of flexibility and reconfiguration options.
Preserving Process Integrity: The Importance of Equipment Cleaning
A structured cleaning procedure is essential to ensure the effective cleaning of equipment.
Accelerating Clinical Trials in the EU
The ACT EU initiative aims to develop the European Union further as a competitive centre for innovative clinical research.