Agency IQ

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Progression-free survival (PFS) has been used for accelerated approval, traditional approval, and for measuring direct clinical benefits in certain circumstances. [ For a more complete discussion of endpoints in oncology clinical trials, see this recent AgencyIQ article.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Workshop addresses oncology dose optimization across full span of development In a series of broad-ranging, frank discussions, attendees at a joint FDA-American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) workshop worked through opportunities and challenges for dose optimization across the span of cancer drug development activities.

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Agency IQ

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The following legislative requirements are due within the next two months: Legislation Program Tag Requirement Due Date FDORA, Section 3202 Orphan Drug Program FDA shall publish final guidance related to the draft guidance titled, “Rare Diseases: Common Issues in Drug Development.”

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JUNE 2, 2023

Title Type Comments Close Notification of a Permanent Discontinuance or Interruption in Manufacturing Under Section 506C of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Guidance June 5 Patient Preference Information—Submission, Review in Premarket Approval Applications, Humanitarian Device Exemption Applications, and De Novo Requests, and Inclusion in (..)

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Agency IQ

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Title Type Comments Close Fixed-Combinations and Single-Entity Versions of Previously Approved Antiretrovirals for the Treatment or Prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-One Under the President’s Emergency Plan for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Relief Guidance November 1 Post-Warning Letter Meetings Under GDUFA Guidance November 6 In-Home (..)

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Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Accelerated Approval of Drugs and Biologics Administrative/ Procedural New Civil Monetary Penalties for Failure to Meet Accelerated Post Marketing Requirements Administrative/ Procedural Carried over from previous guidance agenda Exclusivity for First Interchangeable Biosimilar Biological Products Administrative/ Procedural Carried over from previous (..)

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Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

These topics include administrative, advanced manufacturing, the Animal Rule, antimicrobials, biosimilars, blood products, breakthrough devices, cell and gene therapy products, CGMP, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, clinical/medical guidance, combination products, communication, compounding, cybersecurity, device software, digital health technologies, (..)

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Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Start Date End Date Event Event Type Center 01/10/2024 01/10/2024 FDA Oncology Center of Excellence Presents: Conversations on Cancer: “Bringing Innovation to People Facing Cancer” Webcast Office of the Commissioner 01/26/2024 01/26/2024 Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: FDA Activities and Challenges in Reducing Reliance on Ethylene Oxide (EtO) (..)

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Agency IQ

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Title Type Comments Close Optimizing the Use of Postapproval Pregnancy Safety Studies; Public Workshop RFI November 30 Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests Rule December 4 Stimulant Use Disorders: Developing Drugs for Treatment Guidance December 4 Modernizing the Food and Drug Administration’s Premarket Notification Program Notice December (..)

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Agency IQ

MARCH 1, 2024

Date Group Event Notable FDA Speakers February 28 TransCelerate Rapid RWD Analyses to Support Safety Signal Assessments February 28 White House Rare Disease Forum Julie Tierney March 1 Foundation Fighting Blindness PFDD Meeting on Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Dry AMD) March 4 America’s Blood Centers 2024 Annual Meeting Peter Marks March (..)

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Drug Target Review

JANUARY 20, 2025

The oncology drug development landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by the deployment of targeted therapies in precision medicine and regulatory initiatives like the FDAs Project Optimus. It also covers strategies for drug developers who have yet to identify a biomarker, helping them advance their programs effectively.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Introduction Biomarkers are becoming increasingly essential in drug development and clinical practice, driving the need for more precise validation methods. 1 The journey to qualifying biomarkers for clinical and regulatory use is fraught with challenges, leading to a remarkably low success rate.

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