1. Pink Sheet
  2. >>Biosimilars & Generics
  3. >>Generics

ANDA Approval Records Will End As US FDA Mops Up Backlog

 
• By Derrick Gingery

CDER Director Woodcock says generic approvals remain inflated by applications that languished before FDA’s user fee program began, but as sponsors work through their own backlog of FDA responses, the number of ANDAs cleared by the agency appears likely to fall.

Businessman looking through a magnifying glass to documents
Once the backlog is cleared, there may be fewer ANDAs for FDA to approve, which may mean records will not continue to be broken each year. • Source: Shutterstock

The US Food and Drug Administration's record generic drug approval numbers in recent years was partially a function of a large application backlog, according to Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Director Janet Woodcock.

As a result, the annual record setting for ANDA approvals "probably not going to last," as the agency approves the remainder of the existing backlog, Woodcock said on 3 December.

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Pink Sheet for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required
Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber?

More from Generics

US FDA Legislative Lead Calls For User Fee Reforms As Renewal Talks Near

 
• By Sarah Karlin-Smith

Deputy FDA Commissioner Grace Graham acknowledged the importance of user fees, while also calling for restructuring. She also said part of MAHA's mission is to reexamine uses of drugs not supported by data.

Pharma Industry Argues Tax, Other Incentives Better Than Tariffs

 
• By Jessica Merrill

Pharmaceutical industry organizations offered alternatives to tariffs that could maintain a secure domestic supply chain in public comments filed in response to a federal 232 investigation.

US FDA Guidance Roadblock: Writing Continues, But Publication Has Slowed Or Stopped

 
• By Derrick Gingery

Cuts to the FDA’s policy and legal personnel have prevented dozens of product-specific guidances for generic drug development from being published.

Viatris Agrees To $335m Opioid Settlement Ending US State, Local Government Cases

 
• By Dean Rudge

Viatris joined Hikma and Amneal, in signing agreements for cash settlements that resolve allegations its practices fueled the US’ deadly opioid epidemic.

More from Biosimilars & Generics

US FDA Guidance Roadblock: Writing Continues, But Publication Has Slowed Or Stopped

 
• By Derrick Gingery

Cuts to the FDA’s policy and legal personnel have prevented dozens of product-specific guidances for generic drug development from being published.

Viatris Agrees To $335m Opioid Settlement Ending US State, Local Government Cases

 
• By Dean Rudge

Viatris joined Hikma and Amneal, in signing agreements for cash settlements that resolve allegations its practices fueled the US’ deadly opioid epidemic.

US FDA Shows Support For Generic Drug User Fee Goals Amid Cutbacks

 
• By Michael McCaughan

The FDA struck an upbeat tone during its annual Generic Drugs Forum despite an unprecedented period of cutbacks and disruptions and reiterated a desire to continue meeting user fee goals.