It remains uncertain whether a legal review by the European Commission that since June has delayed public consultation of draft ICH Q12 post-approval changes guideline can be resolved during this week's ICH meeting in Geneva.

Ambitious effort to enable fuller, quicker rollout of post-approval manufacturing changes progressed at ICH meeting in Lisbon, participants told recent conferences. Much of the focus of ICH Q12 discussion was on harmonized reporting categories so manufacturers could make more changes before obtaining approval – and in some cases without even seeking approval.

The US FDA shaved months from review of Gilead’s Veklury (remdesivir) for COVID-19 with post-approval commitments for multiple stability studies. The Pink Sheet takes a deep dive look at discussions within the agency and with the sponsor.