The European Union (EU) has long been recognized as a global leader in pharmaceutical legislation. In light of evolving healthcare needs, patient care, and technological advancements, the EU amended 2 of their legislative frameworks on April 10th, 2024, named Directive on medicinal products for human use and the Regulation on authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for […]
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In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has been under increasing pressure to improve transparency, particularly when it comes to sharing clinical trial data. As the demand for open access to clinical research grows, regulatory bodies are stepping up to ensure that public health decisions are made based on comprehensive, accessible information. The European Medicines Agency
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As the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries increasingly turn to data-driven solutions, the integration of real-world data (RWD) into regulatory decision-making has emerged as a key focus for enhancing pharmaceutical practices. Utilizing data from Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and medical claims can provide valuable insights into patient care and treatment outcomes. This strategy has the potential
The Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) regulation was and covers gene therapy, somatic cell therapy, and tissue-engineered products. The ATMP’s requirements for the development, manufacturing, approval, and post-marketing surveillance for these products are regulated under regulation (EC) No. 1394/2007 and Directive 2001/83/EC in the European Union (EU). Stringent regulatory agencies, like the European Medicines Agency
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In recent years, the emphasis on diversity in clinical trials has become more prominent, reflecting the need for studies on more diverse populations to gather more accurate clinical findings. The lack of diversity in participants can create an obstacle to understanding the safety and efficacy of new medicines, making it more difficult to understand the
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The rapid advancement of biologics and the complexity of their development requires a meticulous approach to analytical procedures. With the revisions to the ICH Q2(R2) (Validation of Analytical Procedures) and the introduction of ICH Q14 (Analytical Procedure Development), biologics developers now have updated guidelines designed to address the unique challenges presented by these complex therapeutic
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The journey from discovering a promising compound to its approval as a safe, effective drug is challenging and costly, involving rigorous clinical trials to ensure public health and patient safety. The European Union responds to the need for speed and efficiency by transforming how clinical trials are conducted. The Accelerating Clinical Trials in the EU
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Cell and gene therapy (CGT) products are gradually paving the path to provide novel treatment options for patients that have complex conditions related to cancers, genetic disorders, and other chronic conditions. However, CGT products are also associated with barriers related to cost that could significantly affect or delay patient access to these life-changing therapies. Indeed,
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Since 2004, clinical trials (CTs) in the European Union (EU) have been governed by the Clinical Trials Directive (CTD) 2001/20/EC. This directive aims to harmonize the administrative requirements governing CTs across EU Member States. Each Member State (MS) has its own set of procedures, requirements, and timelines for CT operations. However, there was a need
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched the REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Public Dashboard to enhance access to data related to REMS programs using an interactive, secure, and web-based tool. Such a dashboard will help streamline user-friendly access for health care providers, research organizations, academia, industry professionals, and the general public to
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