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Accelerating drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

The hurdles encountered in development and approval of a new drug can be overwhelming. 1 Consequently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other agencies are keen to see “accelerated development” programmes in areas where there is a significant unmet clinical need. billion, and rising. billion, and rising.

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FDA approves long-acting injectable for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rykindo ® (risperidone) for extended-release injectable suspension. The drug is indicated as a bi-weekly treatment for schizophrenia and as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy to lithium or valproate for bipolar I disorder in adults.

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Psychedelic research: evaluating the fast-evolving regulatory roadmap

European Pharmaceutical Review

Most psychedelic drugs are Schedule I controlled substances, which means that very strict legal and regulatory controls accompany their use” Some psychedelics originate in nature and have been used by Indigenous cultures for thousands of years; others are manipulated or manufactured. 1 Such restraints have stood solid for decades.

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EMA publishes updated Q&A for ICH M10

European Pharmaceutical Review

The ICH M10 guideline provides recommendations on the validation of bioanalytical assays for chemical and biological drugs and their metabolites in biological matrices. These concentration measurements are used as part of regulatory decisions regarding the safety and efficacy of medicinal products.

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Using RWE in rare disease drug development: effective innovations with historical controls

European Pharmaceutical Review

Rare disease drug development poses unique challenges that can be overcome by using real-world evidence (RWE). Another benefit is that fewer patients are required in clinical trials using HCs, thereby reducing time to trial completion and speeding drug approval. Patel et al.

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Reflecting on five years of quality control for nitrosamine impurities

European Pharmaceutical Review

Based on scientific knowledge and process understanding, manufacturers of drugs and drug substances have a broad awareness of potential impurities – including nitrosamine impurities – that could form during manufacturing or degradation. 1 Nitrosamines are not new or unknown impurities.

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Gene therapy: a radical pharmaceutical revolution

European Pharmaceutical Review

In this Q&A, Karen Pinachyan, Head of Medical Affairs Europe at CSL Behring summarises key considerations for gene therapy drug development and the ideal approach for alleviating economic strain when advancing these modern treatments. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a patient follow up period of at least 10-15 years.