Monthly Archives: January 2020

Sorting it Out – FDA AdComm Review for 2019

Has FDA been holding enough AdComms? There have been a large number of drugs approved in the past year, but there has not been a corresponding increase in the number of advisory committees staged by FDA. Late in 2019, I … Continue reading

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An Overview of FDA OPDP Enforcement for 2019

It is time to look back at enforcement for the 2019 year. It is still possible that FDA could post another letter, as there is a lag time between the time a letter is sent and the time it is … Continue reading

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The Growing Profile and Influence of ICER

The year began with a prediction from Senator Mitt Romney to pharmaceutical executives that “change is coming”. There have been high profile hearings on the topic in the Congress and legislation that moved in both the Senate and the House … Continue reading

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What They Said – A Look at Press Releases Issued by FDA in 2019

It is time to look at the forest rather than the trees. It has been a regular custom to occasionally look back and see what FDA has been saying, and how frequently the agency has been saying it and what … Continue reading

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2020 Vision – Notable FDA Actions During 2019

Happy New Year! It is 2020 – the year of clear vision. Let’s look back for a bit as we plunge forward. FDA is a giant agency where a lot happens. Narrowing down the actions of significance is therefore a … Continue reading

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