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Knock, Knock – FDA Issues Guidance on Best Processes and Practices During BIMO Inspections

FDA Law Blog

BIMO inspections can consist of on-site inspections, data audits, and remote regulatory assessments of nonclinical laboratories, clinical investigators, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), bioequivalence facilities, institutional review boards (IRBs), and postmarketing surveillance.

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Biologic Therapeutics Development, Part 2: Regulatory Pathways and Pharmacometric Analysis

Camargo

Both the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) have regulatory responsibility for therapeutic biological products, which are subject to both the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD & C) Act and the Public Health Service (PHS) Act.

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Biosimilars vs. Interchangeable Biological Products: FDA Fact Check

XTalks

As biologics have the reputation of being expensive due to their complex nature and production, biosimilars have the ability to improve market access to patients and payors who would otherwise be unable to afford these drugs. To date, the FDA has approved 29 biosimilars, 19 of which are currently being marketed.