About the Author
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.
Tag Archives: #FDA
What They Said – FDA Press Releases in 2023
Less is more? Every so often is it worthwhile to look back at FDA to see what they had to say in a given year, and in addition, how they said it. One might not think that a large agency … Continue reading
FDA’s OPDP Sends First Regulatory Letter of the Year Aimed at Rx Drug Promotion
Last week FDA’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion issued its first regulatory action letter of the year. This was an Untitled Letter – a/k/a Notice of Violation Letter (NOV) – sent by the agency to Novartis in relation to promotional … Continue reading
Posted in Warning Letters
Tagged #FDA, #OPDP, #pharma
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The Year in AdComms – A Look Back at 2023
For those working closely with the development of new medicines for FDA approval, it can be informative respecting the future to look back at recent activity and take note of any potential changes from years past. Now, with no more … Continue reading
Posted in Advisory Committee Prepapartion
Tagged #AdCom, #AdComm, #FDA, #pharma, Drug Approvals
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FDA’s OPDP Issues Third Letter of 2023
For the second time this month and the third time this year, FDA’s OPDP has posted notice that it has taken an enforcement action. Last week, a Warning Letter was posted regarding a sales aid. This week it action came … Continue reading
Posted in FDA Policy, Warning Letters
Tagged #FDA, #OPDP, #pharma
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What They Said – Reviewing the First 6-Months of FDA Communications
Every six months, we do a look-back to see what has changed in the way that FDA is communicating. One might not think there is much difference over time, but there is. For example, the air has pretty much gone … Continue reading