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The drug industry continues to dare regulation

World of DTC Marketing

Experts across the board are predicting demand for antiviral drugs will rapidly outpace supply. Pfizer and Merck have chosen to designate a select few generic manufacturers to produce cheaper versions of their drugs through the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP). Reportedly, the cost of production for molnupiravir stands at about $17.74.

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Dormant drug status can trigger generic access to an alternate Canadian Reference Product

Pharma in Brief

On January 26, 2024, Health Canada published a Notice concerning its application of the definition of Canadian Reference Product ( CRP ) in the Food and Drug Regulations ( Regulations ). For instance, the generic drug must be “the pharmaceutical equivalent of the [CRP]” and be “bioequivalent with the [CRP]”.

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FDA approves IntelGenx’s Rizafilm for acute migraine treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

IntelGenx Corp announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the company’s Rizafilm VersaFilm new drug application (NDA) for the treatment of acute migraine. The drug constricts blood vessels leading to a reduction in swelling and inflammation of blood vessels associated with migraine.

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A PSA on PSGs: PSG Meetings Are Now Available

FDA Law Blog

Koblitz — FDA uses its Product Specific Guidance documents (“PSGs”) to provide recommendations as to the bioequivalence testing necessary for approval of a generic drug. As part of its Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022 (“GDUFA III”) Commitment, FDA agreed to expedited development of PSGs.

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The Composition and Value of a Portfolio Analysis

Camargo

Informed by today’s competitive drug development landscape, as well as by the sponsor’s strategic goals and capabilities, a portfolio analysis involves assessing product concept and differentiation, strategic planning, factoring in unmet patient needs, and estimating timelines and expenses. Incentive Programs. Biowaiver Eligibility.

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Lots of FDA Guidance, But Few Drug Manufacturing “Remote Interactive Evaluations” (We Would Call Them “Virtual Inspections”)

FDA Law Blog

A phone call to FDA requested information about the number of Remote Interactive Evaluations (RIEs) that FDA has performed at drug manufacturing facilities since it announced in April 2021 that it would start using them as an alternative to on-site inspections. We should explain what RIEs are.

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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. QbD as an aspect of process and analytical methods.