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GPhA is pushing for more states to pass automatic biosimilar substitution laws next year using draft language that eliminates requirements to notify prescribers of a swap with the brand. Read More
Manufacturers of therapies in Japan that combine drugs with either a medical device or a cellular or tissue-based product must determine which category it falls under before filing a marketing application, according to a revised regulation. Read More
Ebola vaccine manufacturers Janssen, GlaxoSmithKline and NewLink Genetics will be sheltered from legal liability under a law that protects companies that produce treatments to combat public health emergencies, HHS said yesterday. Read More
Starting next year, pharmaceutical wholesale distributors must submit annual reports that include detailed contact and state licensure information as well as any significant disciplinary actions taken by state or federal officials, the FDA says. Read More
Sponsors submitting pediatric study plans for a drug have several options to determine optimal dosing for children when no standard dosing information exists, according to an FDA draft guidance on clinical pharmacology in pediatric studies. Read More
In a preview of how the FDA’s Office of Pharmaceutical Quality will speed approval of generic drugs, the office is rolling out a framework for ANDA filers to respond to minor agency queries involving chemistry, manufacturing and control issues early in the review cycle. Read More
Manufacturers of prescription and over-the-counter drugs containing acetaminophen should warn patients about the risk of serious skin reactions, according to an FDA draft guidance. Read More
The FDA wants to make it easier for generics firms to acquire samples from brandmakers who claim drug safety protocols prevent them from selling the products for bioequivalence testing. Read More
Brazil is providing more clarity around voluntary public-private partnerships that aim to expand access to affordable drugs, but questions remain about transparency of the program and the division of markets between competing partnerships. Read More
The FDA says it plans soon to release new guidance on complying with product track-and-trace requirements that kick in Jan. 1, but industry says the agency also should strengthen rules that clarify that federal regulations preempt state laws. Read More