Entries by Michael Varrone

On-shoring Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Navigating Regulatory Obligations and Strategic Considerations

The Trump administration’s Executive Order entitled, “Regulatory Relief to Promote Domestic Production of Critical Medicines,” notes a desire to bolster supply chains, enhance national security, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. Nevertheless, the decision to relocate manufacturing operations for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs is fraught with regulatory obligations – including those administered by the FDA – and strategic considerations that must be thoroughly analyzed.