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My name is Mark Senak. I’m a lawyer and I work at the international communications firm FleishmanHillard in New York. For the past several years, I have been consulting with pharmaceutical and biologic companies that are engaged in the process of bringing new drugs to market. I have also worked extensively with an array of medical societies and patient organizations providing strategic communications counsel and media training.Stay Connected
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I am an authority on regulatory aspects of communications and medical products, with particular emphasis on pre-approval communications; strategist to help pharma and biotech companies prepare best case for advisory committee approval; and counselor in issues and crisis management. I am a frequent speaker on various aspects of same - drug development, promotion, reimbursement and new media in a highly regulated environment. Author of books, newspaper and magazine pieces related to drug marketing and promotion as well as HIV specialty pieces. And of course... blogger!About This Blog
Eye on FDA is published by Mark Senak of FleishmanHillard’s New York office. The thoughts and ideas in this blog and postings are strictly my own and are not screened by my employer. Everything posted on this blog is my personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of FleishmanHillard or its clients.
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Monthly Archives: October 2018
Weekly Roundup 10.26.18
A Nor’easter heads to the Nor’east. Autumn colors are appearing a bit tardy and a bit muted. There are many little people in costumes. And already Christmas decor can be spotted in shops, to which one must turn a blind … Continue reading
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Weekly Roundup 10.19.18
Fall is in the air, election ads are on the air – it is definitely October, the time of trick or treat. Mums and pumpkins have replaced summer stock on front porches and in yards. Thanksgiving foods are on display … Continue reading
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Speaking of Communications – OPDP on the Move
Over the past few years, regulatory action letters from FDA’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP), while once plentiful, has been something of a rare occurrence. In response to questions on the matter, FDA was often vague. This week however, … Continue reading
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HHS Proposes Pricing in DTC
In May the Administration released a plan called “America’s Patients First” , a blueprint to lower drug prices and reduce out-of-pocket costs. One of the items contained in that blueprint was to have the manufacturers of medicines include the list … Continue reading
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Weekly Roundup 10.12.18
Winds of change, and literal winds, swirled this week. And autumn has finally arrived to Washington, D.C. Before you know it, we will be giving thanks at our tables and gearing up for to accomplish our frenzied holiday shopping. But … Continue reading
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