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The drug industry continues to dare regulation

World of DTC Marketing

A new study estimates the causal effects of coupons for branded drugs without bioequivalent generics using variation in coupon introductions over time and comparing differential responses across enrollees in commercial and Medicare Advantage plans. At this point, one must wonder why the U.S. About those copay cards.

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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 β€œthe pharmaceutical equivalent of the [CRP]” and be β€œbioequivalent with the [CRP]”.

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Do generics producers have what it takes to tackle complex and specialty drugs?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Despite this, specialty generics are expected to be the domain of a handful of companies with the necessary manufacturing capabilities and legal backing needed for entering the market. But this also reflects a wider trend within the broader market, which is moving towards complex biological and non-biological products, he adds.

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In the News: October Regulatory and Development Updates

Camargo

When the FDA requires a product’s labeling to include a boxed warning (also called a β€œblack box warning” because the text is surrounded by black border), the potential market value of the drug often drops severely. The β€œskinny label” has been used many times previously to enable ANDA applicants to reach the market in similar circumstances.

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The Mesh of the Generics and the Potential of Emerging Therapies in the Smoking Cessation Market

Delveinsight

According to the CDC, in 2018, tobacco companies spent over USD 9 Billion in just promoting and marketing their cigars and cigarettes in the US. Smoking Cessation: What are the drugs available in the market? The USFDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research regulates and ensures the safety and effectiveness of these products.

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

Camargo

A biologics license application (BLA) is required for biological products subject to licensure under the PHS Act, and FDA approval to market a biologic is granted by issuance of a biologics license. The regulations regarding BLAs for therapeutic biological products are included in 21 CFR parts 600 , 601 , and 610. BLA process (CBER).

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Recon: W. VA opioid MDL bellwether gets underway; Moderna, Sweden deals give boost to COVAX

The Pharma Data

Chilean regulator sees no clouds over Sputnik vaccine despite Brazilian rejection ( Reuters ). Canada’s regulator holds Johnson & Johnson vaccine over Emergent link ( NYTimes ). Alnylam provides long-term look at Oxlumo, aiming to further carve out stake in PH1 market ( Endpoints ).