Clinical Supply Regulatory Articles

31. Process Validation: Working Toward Harmonization Of Terms Used To Identify Validation Lots 10/31/2025

    The terms “confirmatory" and "conformance" batches are inconsistently used in the industry. Since process validation is essential for maintaining compliance and detecting variability, we must work toward harmonization of the terms to avoid confusion.

32. The Potential Impact Of U.S. Tariffs On The Biotech Sector: Manufacturing, Funding, And Clinical Trials 5/12/2025

    Syner-G Biopharma Group's Raymond Forslund, Ph.D., MBA explores how U.S. tariffs might affect biotech manufacturing, funding, and clinical research.

33. What Sponsors Must Know About Digital Systems And AI Compliance 7/17/2025

    Consultant Jessica Cordes provides an update on proposed changes to GMP guidance that affect trial conduct, including documentation, computerized systems, and the use of AI.

34. Radiopharmaceuticals: Navigating FDA Guidance And CMC Considerations 6/2/2025

    The unique nature of radiopharmaceuticals necessitates specialized regulatory considerations, particularly for chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC).

35. 7 New MHRA Guidances To Help You With Decentralized Manufacturing For Cell And Gene Therapies 7/3/2025

    The U.K.'s MHRA has followed through on its promise to issue guidances to aid industry in understanding the recent changes to regulations for licensure of medicines employing cell and gene therapy technology.

36. Trends In FDA FY 2024 Inspection-Based Warning Letters 3/7/2025

    Of the 190 warning letters that the FDA issued to drug and biopharma manufacturers in fiscal year 2024, this article provides a deep dive on trends pertinent to the 111 inspection-based letters. You may be surprised at some of them.

37. Understanding FDA's Draft Guidance On Human- And Animal-Derived Materials In The Manufacture Of Cell & Gene Therapy Products 5/23/2024

    FDA has released the new draft guidance for industry, Considerations for the Use of Human- and Animal-Derived Materials in the Manufacture of Cellular and Gene Therapy and Tissue-Engineered Medical Products. This article provides a summary — and shares what is shocking about the guidance.

38. Drug Shortages In Clinical Trials: A Policy Blueprint 3/26/2026

    Clinical trial drug shortages are a silent crisis threatening patient safety, trial integrity, and costs. Practical policy reforms and risk planning can prevent disruption.

39. R&D Capitalization Decisions That Drive Clinical Trial Supply 4/1/2026

    R&D capitalization changes are reshaping trial funding. The real impact hits clinical supply, where tax strategy now directly influences timelines, inventory, and execution.

40. Massive Data, More Decentralization Drive Updates To ISPE GAMP Guide 10/4/2024

    ISPE GAMP Guide lead author Frank Henrichmann describes the changing clinical data environment and details updates that will support the work of various clinical trial stakeholders.