February 2016

25
Feb

Gottlieb Panel Feels the Tension with OGD

Scott Gottlieb, MD hosted a three-person panel on the closing day of the GPhA Annual Meeting just before Dr. “Cook” Uhl presented the Office of Generic Drug (OGD) update. Scott fired questions at Kate Beardsley (Beardsley Law PLLC), Sheldon Bradshaw (former Chief Counsel FDA and now a partner with Hunton and Williams LLP), and Frances Zipp, (President and CEO, Lachman Consultants).

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22
Feb

GDUFA II Negotiations and FDA Trends

We all know that the GDUFA II negotiations are in full swing.  Among topics being discussed are fee issues associated with small businesses and especially the subject of establishment fees and whether they should be collected only after ANDA approval.  This is also on the radar of Congress and will likely get some significant attention […]

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18
Feb

FDA Finalizes Guidance on Low Molecular Weight Heparin Characterization and Immunogenicity Considerations

Today, the FDA published its final updated Guidance entitled, Immunogenicity – Related Considerations for Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) (here).  The document provides advice on the proper characterization of active ingredient sameness (for ANDAs), as well as considerations for immunogenicity testing for such products.  The document provides guidance for NDA holders (for new products or […]

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