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Compounds in kratom “are opioids and are expected to have similar addictive effects as well as risks of abuse, overdose and, in some cases, death,” said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. Read More
The agency removed a requirement that two independent evaluation reports be provided at the time of application from acceptable countries where the product is already approved. Read More
The FDA issued final guidance on approved biologics that are mixed, diluted or repackaged, noting when the agency will not take action against violations of its standard rules on product misbranding and false and misleading labeling. Read More
The FDA proposed a new tactic in its fight against the opioid epidemic — blister packs of smaller quantities of opioid drugs that could give providers better prescription options, especially for drugs like Vicodin and Percocet usually intended for short-term use. Read More
Drug sponsors seeking Qualified Infectious Disease Product and fast-track designations for antibiotics must specifically request both designations, according to a new draft guidance from the FDA. Read More
An Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration proposal to expand the information offered in its current naming system for biologics drew support from most respondents, with Mylan warning an alternate proposal to adopt suffixes may offer little benefit for pharmacovigilance. Read More
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb spoke about the regulatory challenges of precision medicines and the agency’s plans to focus on durability and safety issues, in a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Read More
Drug sponsors can prove the effectiveness of combination drugs for treatment of hypertension with trials that test the highest approved dosage rather than trials with multiple doses, the FDA said in new draft guidance for developing such products. Read More
Commonly prescribed generic drugs in Canada will see a price cut of up to 40 percent in April as part of a new initiative by two drug industry groups. Read More
The FDA issued a compounding policy priorities plan for 2018, highlighting manufacturing standards for outsourcing facilities and collaboration with state regulators. Read More