As Quantity Of Cannabis IND Applications Grows, US FDA Has ‘Quality Considerations’ Guidance

Research targeting botanicals generally, as well as cannabis, as potential APIs is increasing, a factor in CDER’s publication of cannabis trials guidance, the FDA’s Norman Birenbaum says in an interview.

The FDA is trying to create standards for safe use of hemp and cannabis-related ingredients while still maintaining access to the products. • Source: Nielsen Hobbs; the Pink Sheet | Shutterstock, FDA images

A recent spike in cannabis-related investigational new drug applications, along with the variety of potential cannabis ingredients, made a guidance on clinical studies necessary, said Norman Birenbaum, the US Food and Drug Administration's lead official for hemp and cannabis policy.

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