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USFDA Draft Guidance: Radiopharmaceutical Dosage Optimization and Overall Survival Assesment in Oncology Clinical Trials
On 18th August 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published two important draft guidance documents that aim to...

Sharan Murugan
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USFDA Guidance: Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) for AI/ML Medical Devices
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) are increasingly used in medical devices—from diagnostic imaging software to digital...

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UK MHRA Guidance: How to Cancel a Medicine’s Marketing Authorisation or Other Licence
In the pharmaceutical lifecycle, there are times when a marketing authorisation holder (MAH) needs to cancel a medicine’s marketing...

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ICH Q3E – Impurities: Extractables and Leachables for Pharmaceuticals and Biologics
On 1 August 2025, the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH)Â has...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 132 min read
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India CDSCO Launches: New Online Dual Use NOC System via SUGAM Portal
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released a notice a...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 132 min read
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Malaysia–China Medical Device Regulatory Reliance Programme: Pilot Phase I (30 July – 30 September 2025)
The Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia has officially launched the Malaysia–China Medical Device Regulatory Reliance Programme ,...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 132 min read
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EMA Publishes First EU eCTD v4.0 Validation Criteria and Updated Controlled Vocabularies
In 1st & 8th August 2025, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced two major milestones in the transition to electronic Common...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 102 min read
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European Commission Insights: Study on the Deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare – 2025
On 8 August 2025,  the European Commission  released an in-depth study on the " Deployment of artificial intelligence (AI)  in healthcare...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 102 min read
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EMA Procedural Advice: Paediatric Applications – A Comprehensive Guide for Applicants
On 8 August 2025 , the European Medicines Agency (EMA)Â published the latest revision (Rev. 14) of its "Procedural Advice on Paediatric...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 102 min read
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EMA’s Feedback: On Replacing Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) in Medicinal Products: Critical Challenges, Limited Alternatives (Human & Veterneary)
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) Â submitted its updated report to the European Commission (EC) Â evaluating the feasibility of...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 73 min read
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UK MHRA Med Dev Guidance: Clinical Investigations for Medical Devices - What Sponsors Need to Know in 2025
Medical devices, whether diagnostic, therapeutic, or assistive, undergo rigorous scrutiny before entering the UK market. One of the most...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 73 min read
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USFDA FDA User Fee Rates for FY 2026: A Comparative Overview for Prescription Drugs, Medical Devices, Generics, and Outsourcing Facilities
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced On 30 July 2025 , the official user fee rates across its major healthcare...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 22 min read
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USFDA Announcement: Biosimilar User Fee Rates for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026)
On 30 July 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially published the Biosimilar User Fee Rates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 22 min read
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UK MHRA Guidance: Adverse Event Reporting in Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHTs)
The proliferation of Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHTs) —ranging from self-help apps and online therapy services to artificial...

Sharan Murugan
Aug 22 min read
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USFDA Med Dev Guidance: Medical Device User Fee Small Business Qualification and Determination
In July 2025, the USFDAÂ published a revised guidance titled " Medical Device User Fee Small Business Qualification and Determination "...

Sharan Murugan
Jul 312 min read
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EMA Guidance: Procedural Advice on Paediatric Applications
On 25 July 2025 , the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published the latest guidance " Procedural Advice on Paediatric Applications " ....

Sharan Murugan
Jul 312 min read
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ICH -E21 (USFDA) Guidance: Including Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Clinical Trials
In May 2025, the FDA, as part of the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), endorsed and released for consultation the draft E21...

Sharan Murugan
Jul 273 min read
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EMA Guidance: Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP) — Introductory cover note with new Addendum II and GVP Module VI Addendum II – Masking of Personal Data
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) continuously updates its Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP) guidelines to enhance patient privacy...

Sharan Murugan
Jul 273 min read
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UK MHRA Guidance: Regulation of Medical Devices in Northern Ireland: Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
On 24 July 2025 , the UK Government published the latest update to its official guidance: " Regulation of medical devices in Northern...

Sharan Murugan
Jul 272 min read
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Malaysia’s NPRA Guidance: Drug Registration Guidance, What’s Inside?
On 22nd July 2025, Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) released the Third Edition, Tenth Revision of the " Drug...

Sharan Murugan
Jul 232 min read
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