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FDA OTC Switch Guidance Omits Some Turns As Approval Roadmap, CHPA Says
In its comment on draft guidance, OTC industry trade group urges US FDA to issue final guidance on "Innovative Approaches For Nonprescription Drug Products" in addition to a rule the agency has indicated would soon follow. CHPA expects that identifying information away not within a Drug Facts label that will be considered in an FDA evaluation would be determined on a case-by-case basis, with a switch NDA sponsor and the agency agreeing to terms of approval during a proposal development and review.
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After 10 Years, US FDA ‘Additional Conditions’ Proposed Rule Offers ‘Novel Switch’ Pathway
Publication of "ACNU" proposed rule wasn’t reached in a straight line and featured coining another term with a more of a regulatory sound, “NSURE.” The proposed rule also detours on explaining where the agency wouldn’t steer OTC drug manufacturing and marketing.
Expanding US OTC Switches Turns On Flexibility In FDA Drug Approval Process
The “Nonprescription Drug Product with an Additional Condition” for OTC use proposed rule would add to drug firms’ workloads for some OTC switches. Along with NDAs, sponsors would need to show a DFL isn’t sufficient to ensure a consumer can appropriately self-select and use a drug OTC and how an “additional condition” system would work.
US FDA's First-Ever Countrywide Import Alert For Drugs Bans Mexican Hand Sanitizers
Move reflects agency’s growing frustration over deadly methanol adulteration, puts onus on Mexican manufacturers to prove safety and efficacy.
US FDA Questions Valisure’s Zantac Carcinogenicity Findings
As ranitidine suspensions and recalls mount worldwide, US agency says heat of pharmacy lab's test made nitrosamine levels appear high.
Court Tosses Amarin Fair Trade Complaint Against Omega-3 Imports
Majority opinion by Federal Circuit upheld International Trade Commission's decision and denied as moot Amarin's petition for order to compel a judicial or government officer or agency to perform a duty. Dissenting opinion not only agrees ITC acted correctly denying the firm's complaint, but also says the commission's decision wasn't appealable. Ropes & Gray attorneys suggest ruling provides guidance for additional fair trade complaints about FDA-regulated products.
Australian Competition Watchdog Probes GSK/Pfizer Consumer Health JV Proposal
Assessing how closely GSK's OTC brands including Panadol compete with Pfizer's Robitussin and other OTC brands is the aim of investigation by Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission into the pharma giants' proposed consumer health joint venture. ACCC states particular interest in importance of Panadol, Voltaren and Advil brands, and whether GSK and Pfizer compete closely in supply of pain relief, gastrointestinal and cold and flu relief products.
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