In the European Union, the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) continues to address unique challenges in the medical field, by bringing life-changing orphan medical devices to patients who suffer from rare conditions. These devices that are intended for a small number of individuals are subject to various hurdles in their development and market introduction. The […]
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The number of cell and gene therapies coming into the market each year is increasing steadily. An article published by McKinsey and Company in 2022 expected as many as 21 cell therapy and 31 gene therapy launches in 2024 itself. The growing focus on cell and gene therapies (CGT) presents a unique set of challenges to
It is important for regulatory agencies to implement priority review processes in order to expedite drug approval processes. This ensures fast access to safe innovative treatments and life-saving medicines. By streamlining drug review processes that address unmet medical needs, or offer better treatment options compared to existing therapies, these processes can accelerate patient access. This
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Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) helps the FDA in ensuring that the benefits of a drug outweigh its risks. These strategies are particularly important for medications with significant safety concerns and require a well-structured approach to both design and assessment. The FDA’s guidance on the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) logic model presents
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The development of new drugs is a complex process involving clinical trials conducted across multiple countries. This can lead to challenges due to differing regulatory requirements and variations in how clinical trial protocols are formatted. The International Council for Harmonization (ICH) M11 Protocol Template, based on the ICH M11 guideline, aims to address this by
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The pharmaceutical industry is evolving with technological advancements with a subsequent increase in regulatory scrutiny that emphasizes maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data- it has become more critical than ever. Data integrity ensures that information is trustworthy, verifiable, and compliant with regulatory standards. It is essential for safeguarding patient well-being, supporting regulatory approvals,
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Regulatory agencies like the United States’ FDA are increasingly encouraging electronic submission of Investigational New Drug (IND) safety reports. Electronic submission has numerous advantages over traditional paper-based submissions such as efficiency, accuracy, accessibility, timeliness and standardization. IND clinical trial sponsors are required to submit the IND safety report of serious and unexpected suspected adverse reactions
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Imagine a world where medical care is not just about treatment but about prediction and prevention. This is what artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare promises, while also supporting innovation. Regulatory agencies across the globe recognize that AI technology work through a complex series of various processes, highlighting the need for end-to-end management across the lifecycle
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Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) including gene therapy medicinal products, somatic cell therapy medicinal products and tissue-engineered products, are at the cutting edge of innovation and offer a major hope for various diseases for which there are limited or no therapeutic options and therefore, have been a subject of considerable interest. Given the increase in
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Early-phase clinical trials for cell and gene therapy (CGT) products differ from those for other pharmaceuticals due to unique product features and previous clinical experiences, which have revealed substantial risks, including multi-organ failure, leukemia, and tumor development. Factors such as prolonged biological activity, immunogenicity, and invasive administration procedures contribute to these risks. The design of
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