XTalks

JUNE 5, 2023

During a drug shortage, compounders might be allowed to prepare a compounded version of the drug provided they meet specific requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act. The FDA is not aware of any valid basis for compounding a drug using semaglutide salts that would meet federal requirements.

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FDA Approval Containment Drugs Pharmacy 98

FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As FDA explains on its website (which includes lists— here and here —of the more than 300 Accelerated Approvals (and withdrawals)): The FDA instituted its Accelerated Approval Program to allow for earlier approval of drugs that treat serious conditions, and fill an unmet medical need based on a surrogate endpoint.

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Production Drugs FDA Approval Compliance 59

XTalks

JANUARY 11, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given authorization to Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration’s drug importation program under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This means Florida could soon import select prescription drugs from Canada.

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Drugs Cosmetics Medicine FDA Approval 69

FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Kirschenbaum — The law permitting the importation of cheaper prescription drugs from Canada—Section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC Act)—has been on the books for decades. This must be a Health Canada-licensed wholesaler that is registered with FDA as a foreign seller. By Faraz Siddiqui & Alan M.

FDA Approval 59

FDA Approval Drugs Manufacturing Compliance 59