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Botanical drugs – what is the best way forward for regulatory and market approval?

European Pharmaceutical Review

The FDA’s role in the regulation of botanical drug products includes an assessment of their safety and efficiency 5 but insufficient evidence for efficacy is one of the most common reasons why new drug candidates fail to reach this step. 10,12 The THR scheme is also limited to products used for oral or external use and/or inhalation.

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FDA suggests ways to curb constraints with rare disease gene therapy trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

In 2020, the FDA released a guidance document for the industry with recommendations for sponsors developing gene therapies for rare diseases. Still, Blank suggested that companies enroll the patient population that is most likely to benefit, because early phase studies contain the most safety risks.

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The Role of Certified Pharmaceutical Representatives in the Shifting Sales Landscape

Pharmaceutical Representative Training

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most heavily regulated sectors due to the direct impact of its products on public health and safety. Several factors contribute to the stringent regulatory environment: Patient Safety: Ensuring that the pharmaceutical products are safe and effective is a crucial aspect.

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Top-10 ways for Pharma to leverage AI according to…AI

Impetus Digital

In 2020, McKinsey estimated that over the next 3–5 years, the average top-20 Big Pharma company could unlock over $300 million a year by adopting advanced RWE analytics across its value chain. To avoid compliance issues , it is essential to keep up with new regulatory changes, including updated reporting guidelines and safety requirements.

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Pfizer files blockbuster hope etrasimod for ulcerative colitis

pharmaphorum

If approved, etrasimod will mount a direct challenge to Bristol-Myers Squibb’s S1P drug Zeposia (ozanimod), which was approved for UC last year and also for a green light to treat multiple sclerosis in 2020. “We believe that etrasimod, if approved, has the potential to be a best-in-class, first-line advanced therapy.”

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Paving the way for anti-Abeta active immunotherapy

European Pharmaceutical Review

7 It is currently being evaluated in a Phase Ib/IIa clinical study, demonstrating to date a good safety profile. While favourable safety has been reported up to the Phase II, the relevance of targeting the C-terminal portion of Abeta still needs to be confirmed.

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Miracor Medical Announces FDA IDE Approval For PiCSO® Pivotal Study

Legacy MEDSearch

The primary safety endpoint is a performance goal for device and procedure related adverse events at 30 days. The FDA-approved randomized IDE trial has been designed to validate the safety and effectiveness of PiCSO.” The PiCSO Impulse System received ‘Breakthrough Designation’ from the FDA in 2019 and the CE-Mark in 2020.

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