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The pharmaceutical industry’s journey into the digital age has been accelerated by the integration of big data (BD) and artificial intelligence (AI). With vast datasets from research, clinical trials, and manufacturing processes, big data provides pharmaceutical firms an unparalleled opportunity to refine processes, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. However, […]

The rapid evolution of biotechnology has positioned oligonucleotide-based therapeutics as one of the most promising therapeutic innovations in medicine today. From antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) mRNA, and guide RNAs (gRNAs), these molecules are reshaping how we approach previously untreatable conditions. Recognizing the potential and complexity of this expanding area, and the

At the DIA 2024 Global Annual Meeting in San Diego, key officials from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) shed light on the various expedited approval pathways available for sponsors of innovative drugs and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). This blog post explores the insights shared by EMA officials, delves into the various expedited pathways available,

Pre ANDA meetings facilitate pre-submission communications with the US FDA to discuss questions related to complex products and/or complicated drug development questions. These were introduced in GDUFA II. In the GDUFA III some pre submission meetings have been redesigned to support prospective applicants in obtaining feedback from the Agency regarding their complex generics or complicated

Regulatory authorities across the globe play a pivotal role in safeguarding patient safety and ensure regulatory compliance. Each authority functions in its unique way to uphold standards and ultimately ensure the well-being of individuals. In the UK, the MHRA shoulders the vital responsibility of ensuring that medicines, medical devices, blood components for transfusion are safe, of

The US FDA conducts drug manufacturing inspections for facilities to ensure they are compliant with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards. However, navigating through these inspections requires a clear and comprehensive understanding of several aspects. These include applicable manufacturing standards, site selection model, 483 forms, and how the FDA reviews the inspections and outcomes.