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STAT+: Gilead gets a boost from California court in a case over slow-walking an HIV drug

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Back in 2004, Gilead explained its decision by maintaining the medicines were not sufficiently different, but internal documents produced in court suggested the company made this move in order to maximize profits.

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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

The FDA Law Blog

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two guidance documents, one draft and one final, on food allergen labeling requirements. After reviewing comments, FDA will revise and move questions and answers to the final document, as it deems appropriate. Comments on the draft guidance must be submitted by Jan.

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EMA revises guidance on nitrosamine impurities

European Pharmaceutical Review

The assessment report of the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)’s Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 opinion on nitrosamine impurities in human medicinal products offers guidance and recommendations on mitigation and prevention of nitrosamine-contaminated human medicinal products.

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Botanical drugs – what is the best way forward for regulatory and market approval?

European Pharmaceutical Review

2 The prerequisite to present statistically significant evidence for having efficacies of clinical relevance is crucial because FDA requires “adequate and well-controlled” multicentre clinical studies on any new drug candidate to document and support its safety and efficacy, and imposes the maximum level of scrutiny prior to approval.

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Bob Tribe, ISPE Asia-Pacific Regulatory Advisor, Retires

ISPE

Bob came to ISPE in 2004, furthering an already distinguished career in the pharmaceutical industry and as a regulator. Bob also initiated an agreement under which ISPE’s Guidance Documents are made available to PIC/S and WHO inspectors, which is still in place today.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an Amgen obesity drug, a Senate bill on shortages, and more

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Back in 2004, Gilead explained its decision by maintaining the medicines were not sufficiently different, but internal documents produced in court suggested the company made this move in order to maximize profits. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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ISPE’s Regulatory Commenting Process

ISPE

After a thorough internal review, health authorities sometime release a document for public comment. Regulations, draft guidance, and other documents may be requested for public comment. ISPE utilizes its members' expertise and knowledge to provide official comments on government documents. Offer helpful solutions.