FDA Proposes Framework to Bolster Credibility of AI Models in Drug Development

FDA Proposes Framework to Bolster Credibility of AI Models in Drug Development

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a groundbreaking draft guidance aimed at advancing the credibility of artificial intelligence (AI) models in drug and biological product development. This marks a significant milestone as it is the agency’s first formal guidance on AI in this domain, underscoring its commitment to innovation while maintaining rigorous regulatory standards.

Industry Pushback on : Biosimilar, Biological medicines Industry, Food and Drug Administration, Generic Drug

Industry Pushback on FDA's Proposal for Biosimilar Product-Specific Guidance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed issuing biosimilar product-specific guidance to streamline the approval process for biosimilars. While this move aims to make the pathway for biosimilar approvals more predictable and accessible, it has faced pushback from the pharmaceutical industry. Many industry leaders argue that this approach could inadvertently hinder innovation, increase regulatory burdens, and complicate the pathway to biosimilar market entry.

Integration of the Health Surveillance Fee into the Single Foreign Trade Portal: Timetable and Impacts for Brazilian Trade

Integration of the Health Surveillance Fee into the Single Foreign Trade Portal: Timetable and Impacts for Brazilian Trade

Anvisa (the National Health Surveillance Agency), in partnership with the Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex) and the Federal Revenue Service, has announced the integration of the payment of the Health Surveillance Fee into the Single Foreign Trade Portal (Siscomex). This change is part of a move to centralize and digitize foreign trade processes, offering more agility, transparency and simplicity for importers and exporters dealing with products subject to health surveillance.

Review of Drug Master Files in Advance of Certain ANDA Submissions Under GDUFA

Review of Drug Master Files in Advance of Certain ANDA Submissions Under GDUFA

Review of Drug Master Files in Advance of Certain ANDA Submissions Under GDUFA. The Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA) provides a framework for improving the efficiency and transparency of the review process for generic drug applications, known as Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs). One key aspect of this framework is the review of Drug Master Files (DMFs), which are critical for ANDA submissions involving drug substances, intermediates, or excipients that are not fully described in the ANDA itself.

US FDA Publication on Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Healthcare Product Copy

Clinical Trials for Drugs/Medicines in Brazil and the Clinical Trial Application process

On March 2024, the FDA released its latest publication titled “Collaborative Efforts: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Medical Products,” shedding light on the concerted actions undertaken by CBER, CDER, CDRH, and OCP in navigating the landscape of AI integration within the medical product realm. This comprehensive document delineates strategic focal points essential for advancing the application of AI throughout the entire lifecycle of medical products.