During 2017, the USP issued a Stimuli article for a proposed new chapter, titled “The Analytical Procedure Lifecyle <1220>”, which incorporates the concept of Quality By Design (QbD) and the principles of ICH Q8-R2, Q9, and Q10 for the development and management of analytical test procedures. There are three lifecycle phases: Procedure Design and Development […]
A long time ago, I was an expert witness in a pay-for-delay (reverse payment) case where, to me, the facts were clear. The patent settlement meant that the generic product would be assured entry into the market 5 years before the patent expired (can you guess what case that was?). In that case, I thought […]
The FDA is urging manufacturers to stop marketing oral OTC benzocaine products for teething and infants and children younger than 2 years of age. FDA also warns this is not just a problem with younger age groups. The product (which is both available for teething and oral spray product for adults) can trigger methemoglobinemia shortly […]
The FDA has revised and finalized its previously issued (2011) Enforcement Policy OTC Sunscreen Drug Products Marketed Without an Approved Application Guidance for Industry. FDA notes that “this guidance applies to OTC sunscreen products marketed without approved applications and describes FDA’s approach to enforcement for these products until a final OTC sunscreen monograph becomes effective.” […]
Today, the FDA published a list of innovator companies for which FDA has received requests from generic sponsors to request that the Agency intercede in obtaining samples so the generic applicant can conduct the necessary bioequivalence (BE) testing to support ANDA approval. The FDA has taken this extraordinary approach to provide greater transparency regarding this […]
We are pleased to announce that Aloka Srinivasan has accepted the position of Vice President, Regulatory Practice at Lachman Consultants, effective May 14, 2018. Dr. Srinivasan is a recognized professional with more than 15 years of experience serving at FDA and National Cancer Institute where she contributed to: establishing a DMF review division in FDA […]
In her new role, Linda will directly support the President and CEO serving as principal interface in key matters and delivering oversight across all Practice Areas, including program management of existing, new, and evolving projects. She will assist in the development of strategic plans and goals, advise on projects and critical issues, and continue to […]
OGD topped the initial projection of both approvals and tentative approvals from my May 2 post (here) hitting 66 full approvals (predicted 62), and 16 tentative approvals (at the time there were only 9) for a total of 82 approval actions. This is good news for the generic industry, as it appears that each month […]
Having attended several conferences where the topic of DSCSA has been discussed, and listening to leading vendors (those that provide both hardware and software) opining on how the industry is behind the eight ball in obtaining equipment and full integration, and validation due to long lead times with the number of vendors available, it appeared […]
On May 3, 2018 at the Food Drug and Law Institute’s Annual Conference, LCS’ President and CEO Fran Zipp participated in a panel with CDER Director Janet Woodcock. Other panelists included Margaret Anderson (Deloitte), Daniel Kracov (Arnold & Porter LLP), and Peter Pitts (Center for Medicine in the Public Interest), moderated by Carla Cartwright (JnJ). […]
