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Pink Sheet Podcast: Oncology Stalwart Richard Pazdur Leaves US FDA

Pink Sheet editors and special guest Michael McCaughan discuss the legacy of long-time Oncology Center of Excellence Director Richard Pazdur, who retired from the FDA in December.

How Will Plans Cope As Pharma Net Pricing Trend Deflates ‘Gross-To-Net Bubble’?

 
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Manufacturers are responding to a convergence of factors, but plans will miss the rebate dollars they have relied on in the current pricing model.

One Year Later, FDA Reorg Drives Faster Warning Letters, Surge In Facility Classifications

 
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The October 2024 reorganization that moved compliance functions back into the product centers has resulted in speedier issuance of biologics warning letters and an increase in drug manufacturing facility classifications, FDA compliance officials said.

Belgian Regulator Presses Roche Further Over Biosimilar Abuse Allegations

 
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The Belgian Competition Authority has confirmed that it is escalating a complaint against Roche over alleged strategies used to delay biosimilar competition to rituximab and trastuzumab.


Pink Sheet Podcast: Understanding the US FDA’s CDER Leadership Shuffle

Pink Sheet reporter and editors discuss the likely impacts of Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Director Richard Pazdur’s retirement from the FDA and Tracy Beth Høeg becoming the center’s acting director.

Europe’s Trials@Home Findings Show Remote Recruitment Is Complicated

 
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Europe’s RADIAL study comparing fully decentralized, hybrid and conventional trial approaches reveals why online recruitment is not simple.

Sarepta’s Elevidys Post-Infusion Proximity Stay Is Lengthy For Gene Therapies

 
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The labeling recommendation that Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients should maintain proximity to an appropriate healthcare facility for at least two months following infusion will add to the treatment burden.

UK Targets Contamination Tests & Pharmacokinetic Studies In Animal Testing Phase Out

 

Pharmaceutical companies will be expected to phase out certain animal tests in the drug development process under a UK roadmap aimed at pivoting towards using alternative models, such as organ-on-a-chip systems and artificial intelligence.