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Quality by design with a focus on biosimilars

Pharmaceutical Technology

To demonstrate bioequivalence for a generic small molecule drug, a company must carry out a Phase I clinical trial in healthy individuals to ensure that the area under the curve and maximum plasma concentration for their drug is equivalent to that of the brand name drug.

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In the News: October Regulatory and Development Updates

Camargo

The speed of the submission in January 2020 and approval in October 2020 was attributed to the retrospective testing of available tumor tissue samples from patients enrolled in three clinical trials that led to the accelerated approval of larotrectinib.

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Biologic Therapeutics Development, Part 2: Regulatory Pathways and Pharmacometric Analysis

Camargo

Like with small molecules, clinical trials of biologics are designed to determine pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), safety, and efficacy. PK studies are conducted to confirm that dosimetry remains unchanged, and toxicology studies are needed to confirm that the therapeutic ratio and safety profile remain unchanged.

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Biogen Announces FDA Approval of Plegridy (peginterferon beta-1a) Intramuscular Administration for Multiple Sclerosis

The Pharma Data

The FDA’s approval of the IM administration for Plegridy is based on data evaluating bioequivalence and adverse reactions associated with IM administration compared to SC administration in healthy volunteers. In clinical trials, the most common adverse events associated with Plegridy were injection site reactions and flu-like symptoms.

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Novartis announces NEJM publication of Phase III ASCLEPIOS trials demonstrating superior efficacy of ofatumumab in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis

The Pharma Data

Disclaimer This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Onset of B-cell depletion with subcutaneous administration of ofatumumab in relapsing multiple sclerosis: results from the APLIOS bioequivalence study. J Neurol Sci.

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TLC Provides Corporate Update at Investor Conference – Dec 18, 2020

The Pharma Data

The trial remains on-track to complete enrollment of all 500 patients in the United States and Australia before the end of 2020, despite the worsening of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its Phase II clinical trial, TLC599 significantly reduced pain at and through every scheduled visit through six months.

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Cerelle vs Cerazette: Are they really the same?

Druggist

Both contraceptives contain the same active ingredient: desogestrel (75 micrograms), a female sex hormone (synthetic progestogen). A box of Cerelle or Cerazette pills comes with three blister blisters, each of which contains 28 mini-pills (note you may be prescribed just one blister = 28 pills). Both pills are taken in the same way.