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New Drug Applications – When is it ok to not submit data to FDA? 

New Drug Applications – When is it ok to not submit data to FDA? Generally speaking, the FDA wants to see all data collected during drug development – all clinical trials, across all indications, using any formulation of your drug, in any region of the world.

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Successful Pediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) Application in the European Union – Part 1: Understanding the regulatory requirements

Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006 (the “Pediatric Regulation”) introduced the obligation for Sponsors to apply for a pediatric investigation plan (PIP) early in the drug development process and conduct their pediatric clinical trials accordingly to a PIP agreed with the EMA. Compliance with the Pediatric Regulation is mandatory for any Sponsor seeking marketing authorization for a new medicinal product in the EU.

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Accelerated Approval Pathway Now Has Procedures for Expedited Withdrawal: Insights from FDA’s New Draft Guidance

The accelerated approval pathway has been instrumental in bringing groundbreaking therapies to patients facing serious or life-threatening conditions.

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Should I up-version study SDTM and ADaM when it becomes time to submit a marketing application? 

Do I need to up-version to the most recent versions of the standard from the current Catalog when preparing to submit clinical study data? How can I figure this out? Check out the latest blog from Rho to find out.

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Best Practices for Hardcoding Clinical Trial Data

In clinical trials, the accuracy and integrity of data are paramount. While the goal is to handle data systematically and programmatically, there are occasions when hardcoding becomes necessary. Note the following considerations for when to hardcode and the importance of documenting these decisions.

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Bringing a Medical Device or Drug to Market-Part 2: How to Use the Request for Designation (RFD) Process to Classify Your Product

Distinguishing between a medical device and a drug may be challenging to define for some products. We turn our attention to a crucial tool that Sponsors may use to have the FDA classify your product: the Request for Designation (RFD). In this blog, we’ll describe what an RFD entails and its significance in the regulatory realm, providing a comprehensive overview of the process.

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Blinded Variance Estimation Sample Size Adjustments 

Interim sample size adjustments and their many approaches are a frequent discussion point between Sponsors and statisticians during protocol development. One such approach is a blinded assessment of variance, favored by some Sponsors for its lack of alpha penalty. We will discuss how this method works, the pros, the cons, and if this approach might be appropriate for your protocol.

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Implementation of ICH M12 Guidance in 2024: What’s New for Drug Interactions?

The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) adopted a harmonized drug-drug interaction (DDI) guidance (ICH M12) in May 2024. The next step is for this guidance to be implemented by ICH members; the FDA and EMA have already implemented the guidance. Read our blog for key highlights of the 2024 ICH M12 Guidance.

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FMQs vs SMQs 

Sponsors often rely on Standardized MedDRA Queries (SMQs) to group adverse events for detection of safety signals across clinical trials. Additionally, the FDA has introduced their own version of adverse event groupings – FDA MedDRA Queries (FMQs). So, what’s the difference? 

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Successful Orphan Drug Designation Application in the European Union

Are you developing a new medicinal product for a rare disease and interested in applying for orphan drug designation (ODD) in the European Union (EU)? This blog lists the main areas that you will need to address in your ODD application.

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