Working in the pharmaceutical industry, you can sometimes hear science and compliance talked about as if they are separate and unrelated. Two examples of what can be heard: “Oh well, that is more of a compliance risk than a scientific concern.” “You need to consider the compliance aspect of that change and then the scientific […]
Although the FDA’s regulatory requirements for acceptance of vendor test results in lieu of testing is clearly specified in 21 CFR 211.84 for incoming raw materials and container closures, the FDA has not put forth specific regulations for the acceptance of single-use consumables. Biologics manufacturers may use dozens or even hundreds of different single-use consumables […]
Visit with Lachman Consultants at Booth #314 during the event. We hope you’ll be joining us at the annual PAD/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference on September 9th-11th at The Westin Washington, DC Downtown. This years can not miss event is entitled Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP): Leading with Quality and Integrity,” and will provide in-depth knowledge […]
About eleven years ago, when I was dropping my son off at school before going to work, I was taking a sip from my coffee mug. From the back seat, my son shouted, “Daddy, don’t drink and drive!” I was surprised – did he learn that in school? He had started kindergarten barely a month […]
On May 1, 2024, the first version of USP General Chapter <1079.4> on Temperature Mapping for the Qualification of Storage Areas became official, and it is the fourth part of USP General Chapter <1079> on Risks and Mitigation Strategies for the Storage and Transportation of Finished Drug Products, which also includes: USP General Chapter <1079.1> on Storage and Transportation […]
In pharmaceuticals, maintaining product quality and safety is paramount. Visual inspection plays a vital role in detecting particulate matter and/or container/closure defects, though it may fall short in pinpointing the root cause of defects or material origins. To fortify visual inspection programs effectively, a comprehensive risk assessment serves as the foundational pillar. This blog delves […]
As many companies around the world look to upgrade and enhance their IT systems and digital tools, many of these upgrades and implementations have limited success unfortunately. Comprehensive training programs and change management strategies alone are not sufficient. In an era when adoption of digital technologies is key to future competitiveness and company success, the […]
With the recent news of cuts in FDA funding (most recently reported by Zachary Brennan in an Endpoints News story entitled, “House Committee Raises Concerns on CDER-CBER Misalignment Amid 2025 Funding Markup” (here, subscription required), the question of FDA being asked to do more must be asked, as it now appears it will have to […]
The FDA Quality Management Maturity (QMM) program has generated an increased interest in quality culture in the pharmaceutical industry. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has established a program to encourage manufacturers of drugs (including biologics), with the stated purpose of implementing QMM programs to: Foster a strong quality culture mindset; Recognize establishments […]
The FDA has just revised a guidance titled, “Addressing Misinformation About Medical Devices and Prescription Drugs: Questions and Answers” (here) which says: “This revised draft guidance, when finalized, will describe FDA’s current thinking on common questions firms may have when voluntarily addressing misinformation about or related to their approved/cleared medical products. This guidance revises and […]
