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A PSA on PSGs: PSG Meetings Are Now Available

FDA Law Blog

Koblitz — FDA uses its Product Specific Guidance documents (“PSGs”) to provide recommendations as to the bioequivalence testing necessary for approval of a generic drug. As part of its Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022 (“GDUFA III”) Commitment, FDA agreed to expedited development of PSGs.

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When FDA-Approved Generics Fail: Brand Wellbutrin XL Antidepressant is Cheaper from Canada

Pharmacy Checkers

Years ago, they took on the Food and Drug Administration in regards to Budeprion XL distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, the supposed generic equivalent to the popular antidepressant, Wellbutrin XL. Finally, I put it together that this was related to the drug because when I wouldn’t take it I would begin to feel better. Below are U.S.

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TE Codes 101: FDA Guidance Teaches Basics of Therapeutic Equivalence Codes

FDA Law Blog

Koblitz — The Orange Book’s Therapeutic Equivalence Codes (TE Codes) play a critical role in our drug distribution and payment system. The Guidance explains that only certain drug products are evaluated for therapeutic equivalence. FDA goes through each of the relevant terms and the therapeutic equivalence requirements.

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The Important Role that Biopharmaceutics Plays in Accelerating Early-Phase Drug Development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biopharmaceutics is a scientific discipline that examines the interrelationship of the physicochemical properties of the drug, the dosage form in which the drug is given, and the route of administration on the rate and extent of systemic drug absorption ( Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Shargel, Wu-Pong and Yu, 5th Edition ).

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Navigating the Generic Drug Approval Process: A Comprehensive Guide

Drug Patent Watch

Unlocking the Path to Affordable Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide to Generic Drug Approval As a healthcare professional or a patient advocate, you're likely no stranger to the importance of affordable medications. But have you ever wondered what it takes for a generic drug to hit the market?

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Educating Patients about Generic Drugs: Strategies for Success

Drug Patent Watch

Generic drugs play a crucial role in providing affordable medication options to patients. As healthcare professionals, it’s our responsibility to educate patients about generic drugs and empower them to make informed decisions about their treatment options. What Are Generic Drugs?

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Topical products: Aiming for quality, simplicity, and cost-efficiency in their development, scale-up, and manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

The preparation of a semi-solid dosage form – from formulation and development, to scale-up, commercial manufacturing, and packaging – should ideally take place under one roof in a contiguous, end-to-end workflow to avoid unnecessary equipment and process changes. In vitro release testing to demonstrate bioequivalence. Free Whitepaper.