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In the News: October Regulatory and Development Updates

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Unpacking the (Black) Box: Antares Licenses Urology Product with Boxed Warning. When the FDA requires a product’s labeling to include a boxed warning (also called a “black box warning” because the text is surrounded by black border), the potential market value of the drug often drops severely. In October, the U.S.

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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. But this also reflects a wider trend within the broader market, which is moving towards complex biological and non-biological products, he adds.

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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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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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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]. They recommended avoiding switching between levothyroxine products, leading to a preference for brand-name prescriptions.

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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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Identifying branded drugs with a low likelihood of generic entry has become a crucial strategy for companies looking to expand their product portfolio through in-licensing. Drugs requiring specialized equipment, complex formulations, or intricate production methods are less likely to face immediate generic competition.

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

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The development of biological products (or biologics) represents a major advancement in modern medicine, enabling the treatment of patients with many illnesses where no other therapeutics were previously available. The regulations regarding BLAs for therapeutic biological products are included in 21 CFR parts 600 , 601 , and 610.