There are numerous reasons why a sponsor may wish to market a new dosage form of an approved product. Aside from the obvious financial benefits to the sponsor, providing a more convenient and/or faster-acting dosage form of a well-chosen drug...
Premier Research
Previously on this blog, we have explored the 2020 Chinese export ban on non-human primates (NHPs) and its consequences on pharmaceutical research. In that same post, we explored potential solutions to keep sponsor programs on track. In response to the...
On the path to U.S. commercialization, every pharmaceutical product makes a stop at the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Whether that stop becomes a waystation or the end of the line may depend on the degree to which the presenters...
For developers of new drugs, the Common Technical Document (CTD) is the cornerstone of an Investigational New Drug Application (IND). The CTD is designed to harmonize the submission of data and information to regulatory agencies, reducing the time and resources...
Oncology & Hematology
The Role of Maintenance Therapy in Gynecologic Cancer Treatment
Advanced ovarian and endometrial carcinomas present the greatest challenge in treating gynecologic cancer and, among the five types of female cancers, are responsible for the most U.S. deaths annually.1 With a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation; patients can go...
Gynecologic cancers are comprised of five major types: ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar. All women are at risk for these, and risk increases with age. Specific risk factors include a family history, human papillomavirus (HPV) infections (cervical cancer), genetic...
The 505(b)(2) pathway can yield significant benefits in drug development cost and time. But what are the differences between 505(b)(1) and 505(b)(2)? Drug development pathways in the United States are referred to by their corresponding section in the Food, Drug,...
Medical Device
FAQs: In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation
On May 26, 2017, the EU Regulation 2017/746 of the European Parliament and the Council on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) became active under the EU Regulation on Medical Devices (MDR). Recertification by May 26, 2022, became required for...
If you develop or manufacture in-vitro diagnostic products, you know the May 2022 roll-out date for the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) is just around the corner. But what, exactly, does that mean? Many of our...
Regulatory approval is the final hurdle sponsors face when launching an in vitro diagnostic (IVD). After spending many years and millions of dollars on development, it can prove frustrating when the finish is in sight, but there are barriers to...