FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

MARCH 8, 2023

By Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — On March 17, 2023, enhancements to FDA’s electronic Medical Device Reporting (eMDR) system will go live. Background FDA first introduced the final rule and guidance on eMDR in 2014 , which we blogged about here.

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Advarra

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

One way to do so is to ensure the software platforms you are using to conduct research are in line with federal regulations. While Part 11 is widely known, this blog explains how it fits in with your research software. In 1997, FDA released regulations providing guidance on the use of electronic systems. What is 21 CFR Part 11?

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The Premier Consulting Blog

MAY 4, 2023

The FDA has determined that ophthalmic dispensers are now regulated as devices, and the drug and device together are regulated as a combination product. Therefore, the FDA will examine product classifications, especially for those products that have been regulated as drugs even though they may satisfy the device definition.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

APRIL 10, 2025

As it relates to the FDA, FOIA serves as a vital tool for stakeholders including patients, researchers, and regulated industry to better understand the Agencys scientific, policy and regulatory decision-making. FOIA is a U.S. In some cases, previously routine postings are delayed or going unpublished altogether.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

MARCH 3, 2024

The Act is intended to address national security concerns by prohibiting certain conduct by regulated industry. In this regard we note that Medicaid is described in federal regulations as “Federal grants to States for medical assistance.” See, e.g., 42 CFR § 430.0.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This blog post aims to bring clarity to this confusing subject for sponsors. e) reveals more detail — and gray areas: Two or more regulated components, in one package (e.g., typical drug device, biologic device) Two or more separate components, co-packaged (e.g., The drug product is packaged and shipped as a solid powder.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

JULY 10, 2023

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — It takes a significant amount of time, cost, and effort to prepare a premarket notification 510(k) submission. In this blog post, we will first briefly outline the procedural steps in the 510(k) review process for medical devices. By Philip Won & Adrienne R.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

This blog post gives an overview of the changes that eCTD v4.0 Sponsors should prepare by reviewing implementation packages from the ICH and applicable regions. Implementation Package v1.5 Implementation Package v1.5 Module 1 Implementation Package FDA eCTD v4.0 The agency will begin accepting eCTD v4.0

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

DECEMBER 7, 2022

However, with this most recent approval, FDA did not leave the question of durability as something to be answered postapproval, which signals to us that this issue looms large in FDA’s preapproval regulation of gene therapies. We can see this evolution for requiring longer-term follow-up play out with this most recent approval of Hemgenix.

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Pharmaceutical Development Group

JULY 7, 2021

Co-packaged combination products- These products combine two or more individual packages in a single package. It is essentially either a blend of drug and device, device and biologic or drug and biopharmaceutical together in a single package. Varied examples consist of pens (capable of insulin injection) and syringes.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

MAY 11, 2023

In this second of our two-part series, we continue our discussion about significant recent developments regarding the regulation of ophthalmic products and discuss what to expect in the months ahead. All regulated parties, including ophthalmic drug and device manufacturers, should take note. Unsurprisingly, the U.S. injectables).

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

MARCH 27, 2023

Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — The Unique Device Identification (UDI) System final rule requires all medical devices to bear a unique numeric or alphanumeric code in easily readable plain-text and machine-readable form. Devices can have both a UPC code and a UDI on their label and package.

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National Institute on Drug Abuse: Nora's Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Great progress has been made in reducing smoking in the United States, which has led to major improvements in health, but the rapidly growing vaping industry, if not properly regulated, could jeopardize this. 2 Commercial interests are an important component of the social determinants of addictive behaviors and disorders.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

However, this is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and there are different approaches and levels of qualification, too many scenarios to cover in one blog post. Involving nonclinical/toxicology experts early on is key to reducing the package of studies as much as possible.

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Advarra

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Whether the drug’s proposed labeling (package insert) is appropriate, and what it should contain. . In other words, the FDA also regulates whether investigational products may be manufactured, shipped, and administered to human subjects who participate in clinical investigations. . The IND goes into effect; and .

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The Premier Consulting Blog

JULY 31, 2024

In this blog, we explain the role of clinical pharmacology in drug development and demonstrate how the right strategy can accelerate development under the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 505(b)(1) and 505(b)(2) New Drug Application (NDA) pathways.

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The Pharma Data

MAY 5, 2021

. Inside Vida Health’s $110M Series D & Big Push into Digital Mental Health ( The Health Care Blog ). BD Taps Contract Packager for COVID-19 Test Kits ( MD+DI ). My Conversation with Daniel Carpenter, on regulation and also the FDA ( Marginal Revolution ).

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Gaulkin — In May 2023, we posted about a CMS proposed regulation that sought to make a wide variety of changes to the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP), including a new “price verification survey,” and a controversial proposal to require “stacking” of discounts to different customers when determining best price.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This article reviews the regulations governing charging or obtaining insurance coverage for an investigational device. CMS has created a checklist to assist sponsors in submitting a complete package. 2] Code of Federal Regulations. 3] Code of Federal Regulations. Resources [1] US Food and Drug Administration.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

JANUARY 3, 2024

Specifically, CVM ensures that animal drugs are safe and effective, properly made, and adequately labeled and packaged; food-producing animals only take drugs that would be safe for humans to consume; pet foods and additives are safe; and educates the public, monitors the market, and encourages development of new animal health products.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

During that meeting, the sponsor presented data by endpoint, which complemented the data package and indicated the benefits of treatment outweighed the risks. The agency encouraged further review of the data for potential reference as a historical control. The FDA also granted a second meeting for review.

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Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Second, the submitters provide a full meeting package with detailed information on the development history and context, available data, and questions. FDA and EMA will review the package and meet to discuss the package before having a meeting with both agencies and the submitter to provide direct insight.

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The standards would, as stated previously, be voluntary, unless mandated by statute or regulation, and they cannot conflict with existing law or regulation. Consensus does not require unanimity, but a general agreement. Existing published VCS may be identified internally by FDA or externally by stakeholders.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Guidance advises that the meeting request not be submitted until “significant progress” toward remediation has been made.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

AUGUST 17, 2023

FDA regulations, at 21 C.F.R. The difference at issue here is the fact that Vanda’s Hetlioz product includes braille writing on its packaging, with some accompanying language (“Do not cover Braille”), and the generic products’ labeling does not. patients in harm’s way.” FDA responded in late July, denying Vanda’s petitions.

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NIH Director's Blog: Drug Development

MARCH 11, 2014

ZnT8 is responsible for packaging zinc ions with insulin crystals, which are then secreted from the beta cells in the pancreas. NIH/NIDDK) [5] The diabetes-susceptible gene SLC30A8/ZnT8 regulates hepatic insulin clearance. Recent studies also suggest that this protein is important in insulin-clearance in the liver [5].

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Codon

JULY 27, 2023

These protein:RNA duos seem to regulate gene expression in a way that we don’t really understand. A new paper from Michael Elowitz’s group at Caltech reports engineered RNA exporters that “efficiently and specifically package and secrete target RNA molecules from mammalian cells within protective nanoparticles.”

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Codon

JULY 27, 2023

These protein:RNA duos seem to regulate gene expression in a way that we don’t really understand. A new paper from Michael Elowitz’s group at Caltech reports engineered RNA exporters that “efficiently and specifically package and secrete target RNA molecules from mammalian cells within protective nanoparticles.”

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Codon

APRIL 2, 2023

Read Inhalable nanoparticles, packaged with mRNA or CRISPR systems, efficiently edit lung cells. Large-scale purification of functional AAV particles packaging the full genome using short-term ultracentrifugation with a zonal rotor. Read Small-molecule aptamer for regulating RNA functions in mammalian cells and animals.

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LifeSciVC

APRIL 27, 2023

Much of our success springs from being nimble and pragmatic on the journey: by optimizing areas we know work well and adapting to ever-changing landscapes in the capital markets, therapeutics spaces, and laws and regulations (e.g., For further reading about Nimbus’ second chapter, many excellent blogs were written about this period.

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Agency IQ

MARCH 1, 2024

In this piece, AgencyIQ explains what a government shutdown would mean for FDA’s regulatory processes and for the industry it regulates. AgencyIQ thought this would be a good time to go over what a government shutdown means for the FDA, and therefore what regulated industry needs to know. What are the impacts for regulated industry?

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The Pharma Data

MAY 15, 2021

So much so that studies have shown your brain can regulate force production without you ever having to move a muscle. This is an unbelievably exciting package… designed you so don’t risk a single cent putting it to the test in your own home. These videos aren’t simple demonstrations the likes you’ll find on blogs or Youtube.

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Codon

JUNE 26, 2023

I pulled them from a 2011 blog post ( oH mY goD tHat’S nOt pEEr-ReVieWeD!!! ) ” A blog post for the American Society for Microbiology : Early studies were promising, though experiments were often improperly designed by today's standards (i.e., plasmidsaurus @arjunrajlab (Regulation in biology is incredible.

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Codon

JUNE 26, 2023

I pulled them from a 2011 blog post ( oH mY goD tHat’S nOt pEEr-ReVieWeD!!! ) ” A blog post for the American Society for Microbiology : Early studies were promising, though experiments were often improperly designed by today's standards (i.e., plasmidsaurus @arjunrajlab (Regulation in biology is incredible.

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Codon

APRIL 23, 2023

Most people would take the two CRISPR gene-editing components (a Cas9 protein and guide RNA), package them up inside of a virus, and then inject the viruses into the skulls of mice. Stahl et al. on bioRxiv. If you want to edit a gene inside of a neuron, what do you do? These fat bubbles are injected straight through the skull. Press release.

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Codon

APRIL 23, 2023

Most people would take the two CRISPR gene-editing components (a Cas9 protein and guide RNA), package them up inside of a virus, and then inject the viruses into the skulls of mice. Stahl et al. on bioRxiv. If you want to edit a gene inside of a neuron, what do you do? These fat bubbles are injected straight through the skull. Press release.

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Codon

MAY 2, 2023

Once the mosquito factory has made all these insects, they are packaged into boxes or cups and then released in “strategic” areas within a city, like near swampy water or in dengue-ridden neighborhoods. I still think the pgSIT approach would streamline breeding and generally work better.

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