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In the News: September 2021 Regulatory and Development Updates

Camargo

The pilot program is the first step in allowing manufacturers to receive a preliminary review of a novel excipient, prior to drug product formulation. Eligibility for the pilot program has been limited to excipients that 1) have not been previously used in FDA-approved drug products, and 2) do not have an established use in food.

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FDA Denies Vanda’s Citizen Petitions Regarding the Need for Braille Labeling for Tasimelteon Generics

FDA Law Blog

Vanda requested that FDA revoke the approval of Apotex’s and Teva’s generic versions of Hetlioz on the grounds that the generic tasimelteon products did not meet the statutory “same labeling” requirement for generic drugs found in 21 U.S.C. § FDA regulations, at 21 C.F.R. 355(j)(2)(A)(v).

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In the News: November Regulatory and Development Updates

Camargo

The August edition of In the News discussed recent FDA guidance detailing the approach to inspections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the proposed use of various “remote” inspection methods—such as document review—to allow inspections to progress without physical access to the facilities involved. Unapproved Drug Initiative Ends.

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Exforge antitrust settlement caps Novartis’ year of legal disputes

Pharmaceutical Technology

In 2020, the Federal Trade Commission issued a report regarding settlements reached between brand and generic manufacturers in FY 2017 and noted that “for the first time since [FY] 2004, no settlement agreement in [FY] 2017 contains a no-[authorized generic] AG commitment.”. Gilenya legal drama.

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Hitting Pause on Criticism of the FDA, Just for Today

Pharmacy Checkers

The FDA’s capacity to evaluate new and generic drug applications and its oversight over drug manufacturing are why we have this degree of assurance. The FDA is also looked to by drug regulatory authorities in other countries for its strengths. The FDA’s Role in Protecting Our Drug Supply.

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Top 30 Pharma and Biotech Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends

XTalks

Most of the company’s revenue comes from the manufacture and sale of biopharmaceutical products. Comirnaty was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2021 for individuals over the age of 16. It contains the antiviral medications nirmatrelvir and ritonavir. billion in 2022, a 23.43

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Humira biosimilars set the stage for long-awaited 2023 US launches

Pharmaceutical Technology

While small molecule drugs can be remade into identical generics, biologics are more complex. There are seven FDA-approved Humira biosimilars, of which Amgen’s Amjevita will be launched in January. Also, some biosimilars contain citrate, while others like Abrilada do not. It is just a matter of time.”. Free Report.

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