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EC approves AstraZeneca’s Calquence tablet formulation for CLL

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EC’s approval comes after the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use’s positive opinion. The studies established bioequivalence between acalabrutinib 100mg tablets and acalabrutinib 100mg capsules. Findings demonstrated that the Calquence capsule and tablet formulations are bioequivalent in the trials.

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In the News: October Regulatory and Development Updates

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In November 2017, Foundation Medicine received approval for FoundationOne CDx , a genomic profiling test for solid state tumors, which paved the way for partnerships with pharma companies’ therapeutics. In 2019, Foundation Medicine and Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for patients with NTRK fusion cancer across all solid tumors.

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The Role of Scientific Expertise in Generic Drug Development

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The Importance of Scientific Expertise Generic drug development involves a deep understanding of the scientific principles underlying drug development, including pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and bioequivalence. Bioequivalence Studies : Bioequivalence studies are a critical component of generic drug development.

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Do generics producers have what it takes to tackle complex and specialty drugs?

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As more competitors enter the market, the price of a treatment goes down, explains Stanford University professor of medicine Dr. Kevin Schulman. They are sometimes referred to as hybrid medicines by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Drugs with an AB rating meet the required bioequivalence.

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Innovative Approaches to Generic Drug Development: Case Studies

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The Thyroid Association’s Concerns The American Thyroid Association (ATA) had raised concerns about the FDA’s methods for determining bioequivalence between levothyroxine products[2]. It’s being used extensively to reduce development costs and accelerate access to medicines[3].

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How to Identify Branded Drugs with a Low Likelihood of Generic Entry as Targets for In-Licensing

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The drug featured: Unique delivery mechanism Multiple patents covering formulation and method of use Challenging bioequivalence requirements for potential generics By in-licensing this drug, the company gained a strong market position in a competitive therapeutic area, with generic entry delayed by several years.

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The Importance of Regulatory Expertise in Generic Drug Development

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) play a vital role in ensuring that generic drugs meet the necessary standards for quality, safety, and efficacy. One of the main challenges is ensuring bioequivalence with the innovator drug. EU, and other regions. ” Scientific Research Publishing , 2024.