26
Mar

FDA Lowers the Number of Required BA/BE Reserve Samples in Revised Guidance 

The number of reserve samples required by current regulations has been a sore subject for both NDA and ANDA sponsors as well as testing facilities as the cost and storage requirements for the required reserve samples of both test and reference product was overly burdensome.  Now, after twenty years of concern expressed by the industry, […]

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18
Mar
FDA Continues Execution of HHS AI Strategy - Lachman Blog

FDA Continues Execution of HHS AI Strategy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) is clearly continuing in earnest into 2024. This AI strategy states, “HHS divisions will continue to lead in identifying opportunities for mission-driven AI solutions, mitigating risks appropriately, against a shared framework of federal and HHS guidance.” In alignment with this strategy, […]

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12
Mar
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Guidance on Labeling Changes for Approved OTC NDAs/ANDAs Provides AR Reporting Examples

Today, the FDA published a guidance titled “Annual Reportable Labeling Changes for NDAs and ANDAs for Nonprescription Drug Products” (here) that provides advice on the types of changes to OTC NDA and ANDA product labeling that may be submitted in an annual report.  The guidance provides for “minor changes” that may be made but also […]

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12
Mar
What is the new FDA Guidance on Q14 Analytical Procedure Development - Lachman Blog

What is the new FDA Guidance on Q14 Analytical Procedure Development?

On March 7, 2024, the FDA adopted ICH Guideline Q14 Analytical Procedure Development, which became official on November 1, 2023. This guidance complements updated ICH Guideline Q2(R2) Validation of Analytical Procedures, which also became official on November 1, 2023 and was adopted by the FDA on March 6, 2024. The Q14 guidance (here) combines a science- and risk-based approach […]

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07
Mar
Could Benzoyl Peroxide be the Next Nitrosamine Nightmare - Lachman Blog

Could Benzoyl Peroxide be the Next Nitrosamine Nightmare?

Benzoyl Peroxide is the active ingredient in many acne creams, ointments, gels, and combination semi-solid products for the treatment of acne. These products are sold either by prescription or over the counter. Valisure is the same testing lab that uncovered the nitrosamine impurities in Ranitidine products that developed over the expiration dating life of drug […]

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04
Mar

Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs, Generics, and Better Education  

FDA published a conversation piece on narrow therapeutic index drugs entitled, “Setting and Implementing Standards for Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs” (here ) to better inform health care professionals (HCP), patients, and other consumers regarding the use of and how the FDA treats narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs.  Let’s look at what an NTI drug is […]

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