The FDA announced (here) that it has approved leucovorin calcium for “cerebral folate deficiency (CFD), a neurological condition that affects folate (a vitamin essential for brain health) transport into the brain. Individuals with cerebral folate deficiency have been observed to have developmental delays with autistic features (e.g., challenges with social communication, sensory processing, and repetitive […]
In today’s Federal Notice pre-publication page (here), the FDA is requesting information and comment from industry and the public on whether it’s time to update the series of Scale-Up and Post Approval Changes (SUPAC) guidance documents. The SUPAC documents were issued between 1995 and 1997 (with the exception of SUPAC Manufacturing Equipment Addendum, which was […]
The Association of Accessible Medicines (AAM) continued Day 1 with a discussion of what’s happening on Capitol Hill and how we can be working to position industry priorities with policymakers to make the most positive impact on patient access. The session was conducted as a fireside chat hosted by Mark Ratner, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, […]
On February 9, 2026, the FDA approved modifications to the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program for the safe use of isotretinoin. The REMS program has undergone various changes since its initial inception in 2005. The shared program (brand and generic applicants) is designed to mitigate the risk of fetal toxicity from isotretinoin. The current […]
Senator Rick Scott of Florida introduced the Consumer Labeling for Enhanced API Reporting and Legitimate Accountability for Base Entity Listings (Clear Labels Act), which “would require prescription drug labeling to disclose the original manufacturers of generic drugs and APIs, giving patients, providers, and regulators clear, upfront information about a drug’s origins.” According to his website […]
Typically, when the FDA issues a labeling safety warning, it means that a new warning is being added to existing labeling. However, in an FDA safety notice published today titled FDA Requests Removal of Suicidal Behavior and Ideation [SI/B] Warning from Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) Medications (here), the FDA is advising GLP-1 RA […]
I’ve been blogging about FDA Commissioner Markay’s National Priority Voucher program since it was announced in June 2025 (here, here, here, here, and here). In these blogs, I’ve raised the following concerns: The compressed one- to two-month timeframe creates a potential opportunity for missing something important during these reviews. With the competition for resources for […]
The International Council on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) endorsed a new draft guidance on extractables and leachables in August 2025 that the FDA has since published for review and comment. The version published by the FDA is accessible at Q3E Guideline for Extractables and Leachables and includes Supporting Documentation: […]
Why Using Full-Scale Deflection Introduces Data Integrity Risks In pharmaceutical manufacturing, Accuracy is a critical ALCOA+ principle that can sometimes get lost, particularly when assessing the holistic system. The field instrument level needs to be adequately integrated into the overall assessment, especially in aseptic manufacturing environments where sterilization is critical (and accurate data, such as […]
In an email announcing the two new guidances, the FDA said, “[t]he first guidance titled Investigator Responsibilities — Safety Reporting for Investigational Drugs and Devices is intended for investigators, industry, and institutional review boards (IRBs). This final guidance provides recommendations to help clinical investigators comply with the safety reporting requirements for investigational new drug application […]
