Quality Systems

EDQM announced three new Official Control Authority Batch Release guidelines that describe the tests to be performed by Official Medicines Control Laboratories in the European Union OCABR Network.

The agency recommended treatments for a variety of cancers as well as treatments for glaucoma and influenza.

The guidance was published in connection with a safety monitoring plan for COVID-19 vaccines.

The agency marked the annual European Antibiotic Awareness Day with the launch of a social media campaign highlighting the prudent use of antibiotics.

The first public announcement from the Biden-Harris transition team was to name members of a COVID-19 advisory board charged with initiating policies and actions to combat the fast-rising infection rate in the United States

AstraZeneca has received approval for Calquence (acalabrutinib) to be used as a treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in adults within the European Union (EU).

Opposition to IP protection for COVID-19 vaccines, therapies, tests and other technologies may only prevent eradication and treatment of the disease.

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson has submitted a Type II variation application to EMA for expanded use of the SC formulation of Darzalex.

At the 2020 Bio/Pharma Virtual Congress, experts discuss the importance of characterizing excipients to ensure quality, safety, and effective performance.

Experts examine the role technology can play in quality programs at the 2020 Bio/Pharma Virtual Congress.

The document provides analytical strategy options for the control of recombinant viral vectored vaccines to support COVID-19 vaccine developers.

Nostrum Laboratories is recalling Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets because of NDMA above the acceptable daily intake limit.

An optimal engineering design is crucial for aseptic operation and cleaning.

Successful migrations require careful planning to meet business needs and maintain data integrity.

Bio/pharma continues preparations for a no-deal scenario as time for the UK and EU to agree upon a new deal runs out.

The agency is balancing a variety of important issues including the review of COVID-19 vaccines.

Industry wants clarification on compliance following the end of the Brexit transition period.

Resolving drug shortages starts with identifying the source of the problem.

Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel, offers insight into FDA’s guidance on performing operations during COVID-19.

As part of the administration’s campaign to reduce the United States’ reliance on an increasingly global pharmaceutical supply chain and to minimize potential shortages for critical drugs, FDA has published a list of those drugs and medical products considered critical for addressing public health emergencies.

FDA, US Customs and Border Protection, and the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations signed a Memorandum of Understanding to prevent illegal drug imports from entering the US through International Mail Facilities.

The agency, in response to an executive order, published a list of essential medicines, medical countermeasures, and critical inputs that should be available at all times in an adequate amount to serve patient needs.

The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research is studying factors that influence the development of generic versions of brand-name drugs.

FDA published guidance for submitting standardized study data in electronic format.

Pfizer has announced that FDA has accepted for filing and granted priority review designation for a new drug application and EMA has accepted the MAA for abrocitinib.