SEC Interest in FDA-Related Disclosures by Life Sciences Companies Highlighted
A recent SEC enforcement action against Cassava Sciences over misleading statements made to the FDA about clinical trial (CT) results highlights the importance of life sciences companies exercising care in how they disclose FDA-related information to investors. Lara Mehraban explains.
Life Sciences Companies See New Path Open for Challenging FDA Decisions
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling which overturned the famous Chevron ruling by deciding courts should not defer to an agency’s interpretation of the law is likely to usher in a new era of both opportunity and risk for life sciences companies seeking to review FDA decisions. Michael Varrone explains.
As U.S. Biosecure Act Passes the House, Four Things Biotechs Can Do to Prepare
The U.S. Senate may still reject the U.S. BIOSECURE Act , but the House of Representatives has now passed a version of the bill. Biotechs in both the P.R.C. and the U.S. therefore need to prepare for the new environment which it heralds. Michael Borden, Andrew Shoyer, and Ruchun Ji set out five steps to take now.
How, When, and If the U.S. BIOSECURE Act Is Likely to Become Law
Both U.S. and P.R.C.-based biotechs are anxiously watching attempts to pass the U.S. BIOSECURE Act into law. Michael Borden and Andrew Shoyer explain what this month’s developments mean, and why the legislation, even with so much attention and publicity, may never actually become law.
FDA Publishes New Draft Guidance Essentially Clarifying that the Human Drug GMP Guidelines (ICH Q7) Apply to the Manufacture of Veterinary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
FDA has published new draft guidance on the safe manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for animal drugs. Following a consultation period, it is also expected to be implemented in Japan, the EU, and the UK. Chris Fanelli, Dr. Chris Boyle, and Dan Roberts discuss what the new guidance means for animal drug manufacturers.
HHS-OIG Rejects Calls for New Safe Harbors for Financial Support to Patients Enrolled in Clinical Trials
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG) declined to establish new safe harbors that would protect arrangements under which clinical trial sponsors provide financial support to participants. Catherine Starks, Deeona Gaskin, Meenakshi Datta, and Taylor Andelman report.
Four Tips for Successful Development of Cell and Gene Therapies
Developing a cell or gene therapy (CGT) involves a range of regulatory considerations and challenges. Emily Marden and Jaclyn Fonteyne point to some key factors that are currently the focus of FDA attention and may merit consideration by sponsors early in the development process.
U.S. and EU Expand Mutual Recognition Agreement to Include Animal Drugs
Sites making animal drugs need to be inspection-ready, as a single inspection report can now be relied upon by regulators in both the U.S. and some EU member states. Multi-jurisdictional regulatory actions could ensue. Christopher Fanelli, Chris Boyle and Yuzhi Hu explain.
Five Tips for Bringing a Complex Digital Health Product to Market
Bringing a sophisticated digital health product comprised of a combination of hardware and software to market can be tricky. Meena Datta and Deeona Gaskin advise on how to do so successfully by factoring in FDA marketing and reimbursement pathways, including insurers and employer-sponsored health plans.
FDA Offers New Clinical Trial Guidance for Oncology Accelerated Approval
FDA details its view of the “limitations” of single-arm trials in oncology drug development and invites comment on its favored approach going forward. Becky Wood, Emily Marden, and Julea Lipiz explain.
