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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In its comment on draft guidance, OTC industry trade group urges US FDA to issue final guidance on "Innovative Approaches For Nonprescription Drug Products" in addition to a rule the agency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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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.
Moberg Sells Consumer Health Portfolio To Pay For Rx Research Focus
Moberg had been expanding its OTC portfolio while also continuing trials for Rx ingredients including its MOB-015 formulation of terbinafine indicated for fingernail and toenail fungus. But $155m agreement with two investment groups will complete Moberg's divestment of consumer health brands.
Pfizer Consumer Health True To Form Pending Move To JV With GSK
Pfizer consumer health sales up 4% to $3.6bn in 2018 as it prepares to move business into JV with GSK anticipated to close in the second half of 2019. Following 2% growth in 2017, a flat year in 2016 and a dip in 2015, Pfizer's view is confirmed of consumer health as a reliable revenue stream but not a strong growth driver.
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