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The Great RIF(T): One FDA Division’s Destruction and What it Could Mean for Generic Drugs

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Indeed, since 2014, DPD facilitatedthe publication of 42 quarterly batches and dozens of stand-alone PSGs, plus three one-off batches of PSGs updated to align with recommendations in general guidance documents ( g. , Under GDUFA III alone, DPD published 32 GDUFA guidance documents and MAPPs to ensure the successful implementation of GDUFA.

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Reports Document FDA Review Delays: What Drugmakers Should Know Now

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

By John W.M. Claud & Michelle L. Butler Recent reductions in force (RIFs) and leadership changes at FDA are already affecting key agency functionsand as the administration plans a broader reorganization, the impact will likely grow. One area drawing increasing attention is how these changes will affect the drug development and review process.

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Addressing US FDA challenges in Indian sterile drug manufacturing – Part 2

Express Pharma

Rising expectations for scientific rationale One consistent theme across FDA communications, including 483s, Warning Letters, and guidance documents is the demand for sound scientific justification behind design and operational decisions. Interventions were neither documented nor risk-assessed.

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How to Be Successful on Your APPE Rotations?

UWorld | RxPrep

Share this blog July 1, 2025 Pharmacy School Quick Links Completing Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) is a pivotal step in your journey from pharmacy student to practicing professional. Document Everything for Self-Evaluation and Career Growth Keep a rotation journal or digital log.

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7 common compliance issues faced by the pharmaceutical industry in India

Express Pharma

Building internal safety protocols and maintaining comprehensive documentation are essential to meet these environmental and safety obligations. Regular audits, proper documentation, and legal vetting of contracts are necessary to avoid such issues. Falling short can mean serious consequences, including product recalls or export bans.

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U.S. Tariffs on India’s pharma: Who pays, what’s at risk

Express Pharma

Even when pharmaceuticals sit outside formal duty lines, tighter documentation, origin rulings and routing checks behave like a shadow tariff—raising landed costs and stretching timelines. Working-capital cycles lengthen as shipments face pre-clearance, documentation becomes more exacting and receivables reflect renegotiated terms.

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Warning Letters: An Untapped Source for Understanding When Device Changes Require a New 510(k)

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Manufacturers must evaluate device changes in the first instance to determine whether a new 510(k) is needed or, instead, whether documentation of the change and rationale for not seeking 510(k) clearance is sufficient. See 21 C.F.R. For example, in an October 13, 2023 WL to ReNovo, Inc.,