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Health Canada Announces Mandatory Use of XML Product Monograph in 2025
Health Canada is introducing the mandatory use of the extensible markup language product monograph (XML PM) in phases, with the first phase taking effect on July 18, 2025. This initial phase will require certain submission types to include the XML PM at the time of filing.
Approval of OA REMS Advancement
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today, October 31, 2024, that it has approved a modification to the Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (OA REMS). This modification aims to provide patients and caregivers with a free, pre-paid drug mail-back envelope from outpatient pharmacies or other dispensers of opioid analgesics.
Webinar Recap | CARES Act Reporting: Strategies for Efficient Submissions
As most drug companies are aware of at this point, the CARES Act requires drug manufacturers to report annual production amounts to the FDA. This requirement has been rolling out over the course of 2024 and, here at LexisNexis Reed Tech, we are receiving many questions from our customers have had questions about how to meet these requirements.
Effective 10/1/24, New FDA Requirements for Listing OTC Monograph Drugs in eDRLS
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) has introduced reforms to the OTC drug review process. Starting October 1, 2024, the listing of OTC monograph drug products will require the use of the current Marketing Category and Application Number values in the FDA’s Electronic Drug Registration and Listing System (eDRLS), and will not be able to be certified under the old marketing categories and old application number fields.
Discontinuation and Relisting Features added to MoCRA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced the release of two new features for cosmetic product registration and listing. These new Modernization of Cosmetics Reform Act of 2022 (MoCRA) features are designed to simplify the process of managing cosmetic product information for responsible persons.
FDA Issued Final Guidance on Over-the-Counter Monograph Submissions in Electronic Format
The FDA has issued the final guidance “Providing Over-the-Counter Monograph Submissions in Electronic Format.” This new guidance mandates electronic submission of all Over-the-Counter (OTC) monograph materials, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape. By transitioning to electronic submissions, the FDA has expressed aim to streamline the review process, enhance transparency and facilitate faster decision-making for OTC drug approvals.
Takeaways from DIA Global Annual Meeting in San Diego
This past June, Reed Tech Life Sciences team members attended the 60th Anniversary of the DIA Global Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.
July 31st Deadline Approaching for CARES Act Report
The FDA CARES Act requires drug manufacturers, repackers and relabelers to submit annual reports on drug production volumes. Here are the key points: Deadline: July 31, 2024, for the 2023 calendar year; Who Must Report: All FDA-registered facilities under section 510(j)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act; What to Report: Annual production volumes for each listed drug.
Market Research in Early-Stage Drug Concept and Discovery
During early-stage drug concept and discovery, Pharmaceutical companies will find it necessary to research the market...