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 4th 2025
Compliance and competitiveness are key factors in aseptic processing, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice president, Technical at Parexel.
March 3rd 2025
Artificial intelligence, among other technological advances, is pushing innovation boundaries.
FDA Give Guidance on Human Genome Editing in Gene Therapies
The final guidance provides recommendations for developing gene therapy products incorporating genome editing of human somatic cells.
Azurity Recalls Zenzedi
The company issued the recall because of a package mislabeling problem.
Takeda’s Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Receives FDA Approval for Maintenance Therapy of Rare Neuromuscular Disorder
Takeda has received FDA approval for HYQVIA, a subcutaneous immunoglobulin for the maintenance treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
EMA Looks Back at Medicines Approved in 2023
The agency recommended 77 drugs for marketing authorization in 2023, including 39 new APIs.
CDER Approved 55 Novel Drugs in 2023
FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research released its report on new drugs approved in 2023.
EMA Starts Safety Review of CAR T-Cell Medicines
The agency is reviewing data on secondary malignancies related to T-cells for approved CAR T-cell medicines.
Precautionary Measures Recommended in Use of Valproate Medicines
The European Medicines Agency safety committee says there is a potential risk of neurodevelopment disorders in children born to men treated with valproate.
The Global Regulatory Village
Harmonization of global regulations fosters innovation and ensures quality medicines.
Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
FDA is anticipating how AI may advance manufacturing and improve supply chain security.
Master File Submission of Structures
The SD File format offers benefits for KASA and cheminformatics to support regulatory submissions.
Quality Quartets in Risk-Based Qualification:
Quality Quartets may be used to achieve knowledge-driven, risk-based approaches to commissioning and qualification that are consistent with ICH Q9(R1) principles.
ICH Q9: Attaining a Quality-Business Synergy through Quality Risk Management, ROI Analysis, and Highly Capable Facilities
This paper explores the relationship between investing in pharmaceutical manufacturing risk reduction and meeting business objectives.
Knowledge as the Currency of Managing Risk
Recent research and perspectives shed light on an opportunity to better connect risk and knowledge through improved integration of systems.
PharmaKure Gets Nod from MHRA to Trial Drug Targeting Amyloid Deposits
MHRA has granted a Clinical Trial Authorization to PharmaKure for its oral combined drug for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment.
Leiters Health Recalls Vancomycin IV Bags, Phenylephrine IV Bags, and Fentanyl IV Bags
The potential for superpotent drug initiated the voluntary recall.
Leap Year
Revolutionary therapies restructure pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Bridging Gaps and Investing in Change
European bio/pharma companies have no choice but to invest and adapt to the evolving industry needs.
Developing an Optimized Risk Assessment Portfolio—The Quality Risk Management Master Plan
A thoughtfully constructed QRM Master Plan translates the strategy and enables a risk-based approach.
Bringing Collaboration to the Horizon Once More
UK scientists are once again able to participate in the Horizon European research programme thanks to a deal struck in 2023.
Proving It’s Clean with Analytics
Analytical methods and tools play a pivotal role in cleaning validation.
Finalizing the European Health Data Space
The EHDS aims to increase access to health data, but how will it impact pharma?
Are You Ready for Inspection?
Reviewing regulatory documents, such as 483 forms and Warning Letters, can aid in determining a facility’s inspection readiness, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.
The Decline and Fall of the Clinician–Scientist
Clinician-Scientists are vital innovation spark plugs, accounting for 40% of Nobel awards in Physiology or Medicine, and two thirds of Big Pharma CSOs.
European Medicines Regulatory Network on Track to Meet Goals
The midterm report of the European Medicines Agencies Network Strategy finds that the network has strengthened and is on track to achieve its objectives.
A Record Year for Disease Elimination
WHO provides a look at the world’s health as the agency turns 75.
FDA Publishes Guidance on Real-Word Data
The final guidance document provides recommendations for designing a new registry or using an existing registry to support decisions regarding safety and effectiveness of a drug.
EMA and FDA Answer Questions About Breakthrough Therapies
The agencies published a joint guidance document regarding quality development for breakthrough therapies and PRIME programs.
EMA Publishes Guide for Use of AI in Medicine Regulation
The Multi-annual AI Workplan creates a strategy to maximize the benefits and manage the risks of artificial intelligence.
Compounding Overview: Primary Considerations in the Workplace
Technical, regulatory, and personnel considerations characterize pharmaceutical compounding.
FDA Issues Guidance on Clinical Pharmacology for Peptide Drugs
The guidance document discusses the impact of clinical pharmacology considerations on peptide drug development.