US FDA Facility Records Review Evolved Into More Formal Process As Pandemic Continued

With more experience, the US FDA was able to standardize record review requests and timing.

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The US FDA improved communication with sponsors before and after records reviews as it became more comfortable with the process. • Source: Alamy

The US Food and Drug Administration’s records request process that substituted for many facility inspections during the coronavirus pandemic began as a somewhat haphazard practice before becoming a more formal system.

Mission-critical inspections continue to be conducted in person when needed. Facilities can be eligible for a records review in lieu of a pre-approval inspection (PAI) if an evaluation of information...

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