USA – Study: Extrapolation used in more than half of pediatric drug labeling changes
Some form of data extrapolation – either full or partial – was used in making more than 63% of pediatric labeling changes in the...
USA – Dual draft guidances outline FDA vision for pediatric drug development, exclusivity
In a move that could ruffle the feathers of pharmaceutical companies, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it aims to be more...
USA – FDA issues Q&A on importation of prescription drugs from Canada
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has offered some clarity on the legal requirements for small entities to import prescription drugs from Canada.
In final...
USA – FDA issues guidance documents on labeling drug identity, constituents
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two draft guidance documents aimed at improving the consistency of labeling for both over-the-counter (OTC)...
USA – FDA Says Face-to-Face Meetings Include Virtual
The FDA is changing its definition of face-to-face meetings to clarify that they include both in-person meetings and virtual meetings on audio- and video-enabled...
USA – Drugmakers, advocacy groups ask FDA to clarify expanded access draft guidance
Pharmaceutical companies and research advocacy groups are asking the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clarify some of the provisions of its recently...
USA – FDA approves first treatment for Rett Syndrome
FDA has approved Daybue (trofinetide) oral solution as the first treatment for Rett syndrome, a rare, genetic neurological disorder. Daybue is approved for the...
USA – FDA officials tout steady growth in biosimilar program, enhancements under FDORA
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials touted “steady growth” in the total number of biosimilar products since the program’s inception, with 40 approvals...
USA – HHS issues guidance on legally prescribed drugs for abortion
The Biden administration on Wednesday said retail pharmacies and pharmacists must provide patients with the medication they were legally prescribed even if it could...
USA – FDA issues guidances on facility readiness and early DMF assessments under GDUFA...
The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) on 3 October released two draft guidances that implement new enhancements under the new Generic Drug User...
