Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Designation Program

Paving the Future: Exploring the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Designation Program

Paving the Future: Exploring the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Designation Program The FDA’s draft guidance on the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Designation Program was published on December 13, 2023. It’s important to note that the program is still in draft form, and the deadline for public comments is February 12, 2024. So while the program has been […]

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Unveiling the Potential of Cannabinoids: A Journey Through Research, Regulatory Progress and Future Prospects 

Unveiling the Potential of Cannabinoids: A Journey Through Research, Regulatory Progress and Future Prospects In the realm of medical science, an intriguing avenue is rapidly gaining momentum – cannabinoid-based therapeutics. These compounds, sourced from the cannabis plant, have emerged as a promising solution for an array of medical conditions. Extensive research has unveiled their therapeutic

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Orange Book Patents and Anti-competitive Legal Barriers

Orange Book Patents and Anti-competitive Legal Barriers “Sham patents” – that is to say, patents that exist for the purpose of culling potential competition and thus artificially increasing revenue – have been the target of a crackdown in recent weeks by both the Federal Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission. This effort to identify

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Cracking Down on Sham Patents: The FDA-USPTO Collaboration

CRACKING DOWN ON SHAM PATENTS: THE FDA-USPTO COLLABORATION The recent Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) webinar, titled “USPTO-FDA Collaboration,” held on October 19, 2023, shed light on the groundbreaking collaboration efforts between the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This collaboration is a significant development in the

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Sham Patents in the Orange Book

FTC’s Crackdown on Sham Patents in the Orange Book: What You Need To Know

FTC’s Crackdown on Sham Patents in the Orange Book: What You Need To Know A “sham patent” is a term often used in the context of antitrust law and patent litigation to describe a patent that is obtained and enforced by a company primarily for anti-competitive purposes, rather than for the legitimate protection of intellectual

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drug shortage

Drug Shortages: The Health and National Security Risk

Drug Shortages: The Health and National Security Risk A drug shortage is a situation in which the demand for a drug exceeds the supply. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including manufacturing problems, quality and GMP related issues at the manufacturing facility, economic drivers including consolidation in the pharmaceutical industry, natural disasters, inefficient

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CMC

A Basic Guide to Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) Module for an Investigational New Drug Application (IND)

A Basic Guide to Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) Module for an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) IND CMC stands for Investigational New Drug Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls. It is a regulatory module that must be submitted to the FDA (or other regulatory agency) when seeking approval to conduct clinical trials for a new drug.

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An Overview of Advanced Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals

An Overview of Advanced Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals Advanced manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry refers to the application of innovative technologies and processes to improve efficiency, quality, and flexibility in drug production. It encompasses various advanced techniques and methodologies that can revolutionize pharmaceutical manufacturing.  Here are some key aspects of advanced manufacturing in pharmaceuticals: Additive Manufacturing

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nitrosamine impurities

How N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) or Nitrosamine impurity is impacting the Pharma industry

How N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) or Nitrosamine impurity is impacting the Pharma industry NDMA stands for N-nitrosodimethylamine, which is a chemical compound and belongs to a class of chemicals known as nitrosamines. NDMA is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₂H₆N₂O. It is a highly potent and toxic substance, classified as a probable human carcinogen by

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Why is 505(b)(2) a must-have strategy for your company’s long-term growth, success, and survival?

Why is 505(b)(2) a must-have strategy for your company’s long-term growth, success, and survival? Vanilla generic programs are commoditized and fighting for pennies on bottles. In some cases, they are sold at a loss. Constant threats of right-of-first refusals (ROFRs) from the wholesaler and cutthroat competition in this crowded generic industry have forced many companies

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