Clinical Supply Regulatory Articles

71. FDA Publishes Final Guidance On Reporting Listed Drug Amounts 4/10/2024

    Despite earlier efforts to shore up the U.S. drug supply chain, COVID-19 still brought shortages. A new FDA reporting system aims to reduce future supply risks.

72. Quick Takes From Takeda Austria's Annex 1 Rollout 3/25/2024

    At ISPE's 2024 Aseptic Conference, Takeda Austria's site head spoke about lessons learned from Annex 1 implementation. We caught up with her and asked for the highlights.

73. Supplying Complex, Controversial, And Intercontinental Clinical Trials 3/13/2024

    Planning a clinical supply strategy for a complicated substance, psilocybin, is tricky. It's even more tricky doing it from the other side of the planet. Here's one company's approach.

74. What Proposed Plasmid DNA Standards Say For GMP/Non-GMP Production 3/8/2024

    Today’s standards for plasmid DNA production lack specificity, and manufacturers have been clamoring for more. In late 2023, USP published draft General Chapter <1040> to help fill in the cracks.

75. How To Speed Up Time To Market With CMC Knowledge Management 1/24/2024

    Poor knowledge management delays regulatory approval and, thus, market access. Here's the first in a series examining the complexity of knowledge management for CMC and across the value stream.

76. Outsourcing And Phase-Appropriate GMP For Clinical Manufacturing Needs 11/20/2023

    Appropriate manufacturing and timely delivery of investigational products are essential for the successful execution of clinical trials. This article shares best practices working with CDMOs as well as phase-appropriate GMP of the clinical supply.

77. FDA Announces 1-Year “Stabilization” Period For DSCSA Compliance — Don't Mistake It For An Enforcement Delay 10/4/2023

    On August 30 in a new guidance document, the FDA announced the establishment of a one-year stabilization period with regard to the enhanced security and unit-level electronic traceability requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) that go into effect on Nov. 27, 2023. The FDA makes it clear that this is not an opportunity to delay implementation; rather, it is an opportunity to refine, improve, and stabilize your systems and processes.

78. Vendor/Supplier Management To Maintain A Drug's Safety Profile In End-To-End Supply Chain Planning 8/17/2023

    FDA 21 CFR 211 requires vendor qualification as a part of the validation process and EU GxP requirements expect robust vendor management, and we expect regulators to issue firmer guidance sooner rather than later. Don't let your pharma/biotech fall short.

79. New DSCSA Compliance Blueprint Includes FDA & Industry Input 4/12/2023

    Pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies must all ensure they are ready for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)'s full implementation starting on Nov. 27, 2023. The Partnership for DSCSA Governance, a public-private partnership, has published a blueprint compiling input from every sector, including FDA, industry, and solution providers.

80. Strategic Procurement For Emerging Pharmas & Biotechs 2/27/2023

    Emerging pharma and biotech companies depend significantly on suppliers, from initial discovery to clinical trials and regulatory approval. As a result, the sourcing and procurement function requires a strategic mindset aligned with business goals to drive an efficient purchasing process throughout the entire supply chain.