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FDA drug dosage optimisation guidelines signal clinical trial reform

Pharmaceutical Technology

In January, amidst calls to improve patient safety by optimizing licensed drug formulations, the FDA released a draft guidance that signalled a departure from the most commonly used method of identifying a new therapy’s ideal dosage. The focus on identifying the ideal drug dosage is not new. What is drug dose optimisation?

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Can the FDA keep the momentum going for rare disease drug approvals?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Furthermore, results show that stronger treatment efficacy correlates with higher dosages of the drug, and all patients in the highest dosage group had an adverse event. The FDA will weigh the concerns and benefits of this drug before its PDUFA date in October.

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Pharma Marketing Strategies: Unlocking Success in a Competitive Industry

Pharma Marketing Network

Include valuable content like case studies, dosage calculators, and patient testimonials. Provide white papers, clinical study summaries, and even infographics that are easy to digest. Embracing Digital Transformation The digital revolution has redefined pharma marketing. Websites and SEO Your website is your digital storefront.

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Innovative Healthcare Advertising Strategies: Transforming Pharma Marketing in the Digital Era

Pharma Marketing Network

White Papers and Webinars: Provide HCPs with resources that dive into drug efficacy and research. Instagram for Patients: Use visuals to simplify complex topics, like dosage instructions or potential side effects. Imagine a diabetes patient sharing their experience with Ozempicit resonates far better than generic ads.

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The Important Role that Biopharmaceutics Plays in Accelerating Early-Phase Drug Development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biopharmaceutics is a scientific discipline that examines the interrelationship of the physicochemical properties of the drug, the dosage form in which the drug is given, and the route of administration on the rate and extent of systemic drug absorption ( Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Shargel, Wu-Pong and Yu, 5th Edition ).

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Exforge antitrust settlement caps Novartis’ year of legal disputes

Pharmaceutical Technology

At the centre of the case was Gilenya’s ‘405 patent, which details methods for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis with a specific dosage of the drug. The court filing showed that the patent details a daily administration of 0.5mg Gilenya.

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Topical products: Aiming for quality, simplicity, and cost-efficiency in their development, scale-up, and manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

The preparation of a semi-solid dosage form – from formulation and development, to scale-up, commercial manufacturing, and packaging – should ideally take place under one roof in a contiguous, end-to-end workflow to avoid unnecessary equipment and process changes. Simplifying technology and site transfer.

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