FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

JULY 17, 2024

An Opportunity to Leverage the Newly Created Rare Disease Advisory Committee across CDER and CBER In Frank and James’ 2018 proposal there was also a recommendation for the formation of a Rare Disease Advisory Committee, which would allow FDA access to experts in the science of small trials and other aspects of rare disease research.

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New Drug Approvals

APRIL 19, 2025

elimination half-life (min) cardio-selectivity (1/2) metabilization Landiolol 4 250 pseudocholinesterases Esmolol 9 30 ery-esterases Metoprolol 420 3 cytochrom P2D6 (Leber) History The beneficial effects of landiolol have been demonstrated in over sixty clinical trials (pubmed search -August 2018). Retrieved 11 September 2018.

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New Drug Approvals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

2] As of July 2022, it is in phase 3 clinical trials for major depressive disorder. [2] 2] Like other kappa opioid antagonists currently under clinical investigation for the treatment of major depression, its efficacy may be compromised by the countervailing activation of pro-inflammatory cytokines in microglia within the CNS. [7]

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Agency IQ

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The clinical trials underpinning the original determination that phenylephrine is GRASE – that is, Generally Regarded as Safe and Effective – predate the 1994 inclusion of phenylephrine hydrochloride in the final monograph for OTC nasal decongestant drug products. 25 mg)” — such doses had been suggested in the Citizen Petition.

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Eye on FDA

AUGUST 4, 2021

When Breakthrough Therapy (BT) designation is granted, then the drug gets Fast Track status and receives more intensive guidance – which can begin as early as Phase I clinical trials. Fewer meetings – more approvals.

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Agency IQ

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This is a significant jump from any previous year, with the former peak at 15 in FY 2018, followed by several years in the 10-14 range. Prior to the passage of FDORA, the AA confirmatory trial requirements were listed in the approval letter with three deadlines: final protocol submission, trial completion, and final report submission.

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Agency IQ

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Biosimilar product developers are expected to conduct foundational analytical studies, animal studies, clinical pharmacology and immunogenicity assessments, and additional clinical evaluations to demonstrate biosimilarity or interchangeability. Developing biosimilars is an extensive and expensive process.

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