European Pharmaceutical Review

JANUARY 25, 2024

Draft guidance published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2023, discussed quality considerations for topical ophthalmic drug products, including key considerations for extractables and leachables (E&L) testing. Ophthalmic drug products should be evaluated for extractables and leachables, FDA asserted.

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The FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Mullen — More than five years after FDA first announced its plan to harmonize 21 CFR Part 820 with ISO 13485, on February 2, 2024, FDA finally issued the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) Final Rule. FDA further retained some definitions in the QSMR. Notably, Part 820 will look different. Revised § 820.3

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The FDA Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Promotional labeling is generally any labeling other than FDA-required labeling that is devised for the promotion of a product, as well as other functions, and can include printed, audio, or visual matter that describes the product. l)(1) (e.g.,

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The FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

But recently, a new challenge was filed in the District Court for the District of Columbia questioning whether modifications to labeling as a result of patent protections—beyond the mere omission of language—are permissible under the section viii carve-out requirements.

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The FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The webinar largely consisted of summarizing the general requirements under Parts 803, 806 and 820.198, which we do not reproduce here ( but see another of our prior blog posts discussing these requirements and their applicable to LDTs in greater detail; you can also find FDA’s slides from the webinar here ).

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The FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Sarah Wicks & Dara Katcher Levy — FDA’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) has issued its fourth Untitled Letter of 2024 – this one to AbbVie, Inc. Advantage, OPDP. UBRELVY is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults and is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Boston-based company will continue offering its pediatric treatment, EndeavorRx, by prescription until it can convert it to over-the-counter labeling — it plans to submit data to FDA in 2024. In its second-quarter results reported in August, Akili said it earned just $114,000 on $15.3 million in expenses.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 19, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted Satsuma Pharmaceuticals’ 505(b)(2) new drug application (NDA) for STS101 for acute treatment of migraine, for review. The prescription drug user fee act (PDUFA) date is expected to be set as January 2024.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Novartis has claimed FDA approval for one of its ‘wild card’ drugs – Scemblix – a first-in-class STAMP inhibitor for patients with previously-treated chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). The post Novartis’ ‘wild card’ drug Scemblix gets FDA nod for leukaemia appeared first on.

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The FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2024

on July 17, 2024 for a social media post published by Instagram influencer Brittany Mahomes (who has 2 million Instagram followers) about AUVI-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) that “entirely omit[ed] all risk information” about the drug. August 2024 Untitled Letter to Mirati Therapeutics Inc.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

AUGUST 14, 2024

Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people with Type 2 diabetes and known heart disease. Ozempic is not approved by the FDA for weight loss. Is Ozempic approved for weight loss?

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The FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This is the third withdrawal of an accelerated approval FDA has performed, following Avastin in 2011 and Makena in 2023. Without commenting on the merits of the decision, it is an interesting window into how FDA may use these new procedures in practice. Tobolowsky & Michelle L.

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The FDA Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

Post-AIA, and a later change to the law to account for controlled substance FDA application approvals, the PTE statute at 35 U.S.C. § But that’s the controversy here: Did FDA approve LYTGOBI NDA 214801 on September 30, 2022 when the Agency issued its initial approval letter , or on October 5, 2022 when FDA issued a corrected approval letter

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The FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On January 23-24, 2024, the American Conference Institute (“ACI”) will host its “ Advanced Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on OTC Drugs ” conference at the Sofitel New York, NY. FDA Law Blog readers can save 10% with the following promo code: D10-999-FDA24. Click here to view this year’s agenda and to register for the event.

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The FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Houck — In August 2023 the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) reschedule marijuana from schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. HHS forwards FDA’s analysis and recommendation to DEA. By Larry K.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Samsung Bioepis and Biogen have claimed the first FDA approval for a biosimilar version of Roche and Novartis’ Lucentis (ranibizumab) for leading causes of blindness, raising the prospect of a cheaper treatment option for US patients. The post FDA OKs first biosimilar of Roche’s blockbuster AMD drug Lucentis appeared first on.

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The FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Upon receipt of the 513(g), FDA will assess whether the product meets the definition of a device under section 201(h) of the FD&C Act. Before FDA can begin its review of a 513(g) Request for Information submission, the applicant must pay the user fee. As an example, we filed a 513(g) request in December 2024.

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The FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of treatments for rare diseases through its Orphan Products Grants Program. Each year, FDA selects a limited number of clinical trials to fund to help sponsors pursue development of medical products for rare diseases and advance their field.

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The FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For FDA submissions, this strategy can be used to evaluate the biocompatibility endpoints acute, subacute, subchronic, and chronic systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and reproductive/developmental toxicity. By Adrienne R. Many sponsors want to reduce animal testing and, therefore, welcome the approach.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug for desmoid tumours (desmoid fibromatosis), an oral gamma secretase inhibitor. The FDA’s approval of Ogsiveo is based on results from the Phase III DeFi clinical trial , which were published this year in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

APRIL 21, 2023

On 14 April, the FDA rejected Lilly’s biologic licence application (BLA) for their anti-interleukin (IL)-23, mirikizumab, which is in development for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC). The recent setback dents mirikizumab’s chances to be the first among the IL-23 inhibitors to launch in the US for UC.

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The FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

As part of this change, the Coverage Gap Discount Program (CGDP), a program that has existed since 2011, will sunset on December 31, 2024, and be replaced by the Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program (the “Discount Program”). Manufacturers must sign the agreement by March 1, 2024, to participate in the 2025 plan year.

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DiversifyRx

JULY 11, 2024

Small Dispensers and the 6/12/2024 FDA Announcement Concerning DSCSA This week’s article on the recent DSCSA postponement comes from PRS Pharmacy Services. If the FDA or another regulator requests DSCSA transaction data, the DSCSA regulations give you up to 48 hours to respond. The original article can be found HERE.

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The FDA Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

Richardson — Early on March 29, 2023, FDA announced the landmark approval of Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride) Nasal Spray for use as a nonprescription opioid overdose reversal agent. FDA Commissioner Robert M. According to this announcement, FDA approval of RiVive is anticipated in July 2023 and the U.S. By Kalie E. Califf, M.D.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 10, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first reported the shortage in December 2022, but availability issues have continued long after that. In fact, as recently as April 2, 2024, the FDA announced that shortages of certain Mounjaro dosages were expected to continue at least through the end of April.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 21, 2023

Ketarx will be marketed under the FDA-approved label of ketamine and in dosages that include 10mg/ml, 50mg/ml and 100mg/ml, with the option to boost the concentration and ready-to-administer applications. Ketamine is currently on the FDA’s drug shortage list. Ketarx will then be commercially launched in the second quarter.

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The FDA Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

The primary vehicle for FDA to request cybersecurity information in premarket submissions has been guidance documents. However, FDA’s legal standing to insist on cybersecurity features, especially within the substantial equivalence paradigm, has been questionable. Loose Ends IDEs.

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The FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

355g(a), directed FDA to “establish a program to evaluate the potential use of real world evidence” both “to help to support the approval of a new indication” and “to help to support or satisfy postapproval study requirements.” The sponsor and FDA reach agreement on the study design information to be publicly disclosed.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 25, 2024

Unlike Ozempic, which is FDA approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, Wegovy is approved for weight loss in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher and in patients with a BMI of 27 or higher who also have a weight-related medical condition like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

AUGUST 3, 2024

Latuda (lurasidone) is a brand-name prescription drug that’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat schizophrenia as well as bipolar depression associated with bipolar I disorder. It’s also sometimes prescribed off-label to treat major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

GlobalData’s report showed LY03010 is expected to launch in the US in 2024. According to the pre-IND meeting with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Luye Pharma plans to submit the New Drug Application (NDA) for LY03010 to the FDA through the 505(b)(2) pathway. If successful, the drug is forecasted to reach sales of $63.5

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 7, 2024

Yet the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t approved this GLP-1 agonist injection for weight loss. Instead, it’s FDA approved to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of adverse cardiovascular events in adults with Type 2 diabetes and known heart disease.

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The FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We know what you must be thinking: “With all this crystal formation, why don’t they call them Glitter boxes?” (Apologies to our readers—word play is FDA Law Blog’s catnip.) You can submit comments on the draft guidance here until February 28, 2024—unless, of course, the cat’s got your tongue.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 23, 2021

At its second attempt, Novartis has won FDA approval for its cholesterol lowering drug inclisiran, which can reduce levels with just two injections a year. Novartis will have to wait for the results of the ORION-4 study – due in 2024 – before it has a chance of matching the labels of Amgen and Sanofi/Regeneron’s drugs.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 3, 2024

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for certain types of nerve pain, seizures, and restless leg syndrome. Doctors prescribe gabapentin off-label for several other medical conditions, including general neuropathic pain, bipolar disorder, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and migraines. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant approved by the U.S.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MAY 5, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ADHD symptoms. In addition to uses for ADHD, Vyvanse is FDA-approved for binge eating disorder in adults. Strattera is occasionally prescribed off-label for cataplexy and orthostatic hypotension. on the label. The incidence of this adverse effect is listed as 0.4%

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The FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Javitt & Philip Won — As we reported last week, FDA has issued a 26 page, single spaced, tiny-font Proposed Rule of Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). The brevity of this change belies the foreseeably seismic impact of FDA regulation of clinical laboratories on the healthcare system. By Allyson B. Mullen & Gail H.

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