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Last month, the DOJ and the manufacturer of Mifeprex asked the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit court’s decision to limit access to the abortion drug. Read More
CMS’s decision to allow coverage of positron emission tomography (PET) agents used to detect amyloid plaque deposits in the brain means patients suspected of having Alzheimer’s may now be covered for more than one PET scan per lifetime, and need not be in a clinical trial to receive the scan. Read More
The FDA’s new draft guidance provides recommendations on overall development programs for drugs to treat diabetic foot infections (DFI) as well as clinical trial designs. Read More
The FDA’s final guidance alerts drugmakers and compounders to the potential health hazard of alcohol (ethyl or ethanol) or isopropyl alcohol that is contaminated with methanol. Read More
As the first session of the 118th Congress continues, FDAnews will track important pending legislation, that has been acted on since July 1, to keep you updated on laws and regulations that could impact your business. Read More
PhRMA has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to grant petitions from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Danco Laboratories and reverse the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit judgment on Mileprex (mifepristone) because it “sets a precedent that — if left undisturbed — could significantly disrupt industry and stifle innovation in drug development.” Read More
Manufacturers of drugs and medical devices make several common errors when choosing the sample size for their sampling plan, but selecting too few samples routinely tops the list, according to Steven Walfish, president of Statistical Outsourcing Services. Read More
Over the past week, the FDA issued final guidances on assessment of tissue containment systems, testing and labeling medical devices for safety in the magnetic resonance environment and draft guidance on quality considerations for topical ophthalmic drug products. Read More
Sponsors of postmarket trials and certain phase 3 trials can now expect the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to process their trial applications within two weeks rather than the statutory 30 days, as long as they meet certain criteria. Read More