Join former FDA Investigations Branch Director Ricki Chase –now with Lachman Consultants – as she draws on her 16 years of agency experience to bring you the latest insights into FDA inspections, interactions and expectations. Compliance 360° is hosted by Medtech Insight PODCAST LINEUP November 28, 2018 Compliance 360° Part 14: Leverage FDA Data To […]
In a statement released by the FDA (here), the Agency cited warning letters to two “companies for the illegal marketing of products labeled as dietary supplements that contain tianeptine, a chemical compound that companies are illegally claiming treats opioid use disorder (OUD), pain and anxiety, and other unlawful and unproven claims.” The Agency noted that […]
Congress has long been concerned that firms were not meeting their requirements for timely completion of postmarketing requirements and commitments (PMRS/PMCs) made at time of approval or post-approval in supplemental applications. In 2007, Congress passed the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act (FDAAA) and, on September 27, 2007, the President signed the legislation into law. […]
The FDA is proposing a rule, as announced in the Federal Register (FR) (here), to provide for relaxing the provisions of informed consent under specific circumstances. The history of the change is explained in the FR notice. The FDA notes that the Cures Act has provided it with the statutory basis to support the proposed […]
I remember in the “old days” back in the 70’s, before most of you may have been born, Primatene Mist containing epinephrine, was a life saver as an OTC medicine for mild asthma. Why did it disappear from pharmacy shelves? Because it contained chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as a propellant. As you know, CFCs were banned, and […]
The Fourth Annual Global Regulatory Affairs CMC Conference was held in Philadelphia on October 29‑30, 2018. The conference focused on successful developmental and post-market CMC operations and product lifecycle management tactics, based on better understanding of U.S. and global regulatory requirements for small molecules and biologics. Talking of life -cycle management, the current draft of […]
The FDA announced extended use dates for 72 lots of epinephrine autoinjectors. All of the 72 lots can be used for 2 months past the labeled expiration date, according to stability data supplied by the company and reviewed by the Agency. FDA noted in its announcement (here) that it does not expect or require the product […]
With many of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requirements coming upon the industry soon, the FDA’s issuance of the draft guidance document, Verification Systems Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act for Certain Prescription Drugs, discusses the verification process and expectations of the Agency relative to ensuring that products are legitimate under the […]
In a time that we find ourselves so busy, who has time to attend a conference? That was my initial thought, but when asked to speak at the conference, it became clear that this would be a unique opportunity to better understand the regulatory landscape while surrounded by members of India pharma and in the […]
It is understandable that during an investigation the initial focus is determining the cause along with the associated impact assessment and the identification and implementation of a corrective action. However, what can get overlooked during the investigation process is the importance of trending. This is a key component of root cause confirmation, assessing the appropriateness […]
