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.
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Takeaways from RAPS Convergence 2024: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Medical Device Regulations and Digital Transformation
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Medical Device Regulations and Digital Transformation
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.
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 for existing drug products for any number of reasons. These reasons can vary greatly depending on factors such as if the drug is Rx, OTC or biologic...
FDA Plans for Artificial Intelligence and Medical Products
AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, and the FDA wants to ensure that patient safety remains the top priority while fostering these cutting-edge advancements. That’s where their four areas of focus come in – collaboration, regulatory clarity, standards and best practices and research.
MoCRA’s Impact on Private Label Cosmetic Manufacturers: Navigating the New Era of Beauty Compliance
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) is here, and it’s about to shake up the industry. As the FDA gears up to implement MoCRA by July 2024, it’s time for private label manufacturers to get their ducks in a row and embrace the new era of beauty compliance.
FDA Releases Drug Amount Report Final Guidance and Updated Deadlines
After an 829 day wait from the initial draft guidance, the FDA has issued the long-awaited Final Guidance on Reporting Amount of Listed Drugs and Biological Products Under Section 510(j)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act – or as Reed Tech has taken to...
2024 MoCRA Update: Delays, Enforcement and More
As the first US cosmetic regulation in over 80 years is finally being implemented, Reed Tech is keep a close eye on all evolving mandates, requirements and deadlines to communicate all relevant information to our customers. As such, Reed Tech subject-matter experts,...
MoCRA Submission Encouraged by Dec. 29, 2023; Enforcement Delayed
On November 8, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will be ready to accept registration and listing information for the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) by the statutory deadline of December 29, 2023 and encourages companies to meet that deadline.
Health Canada Releases XML PM Draft Guidance
Following a lengthy period of anticipation, Health Canada has released Draft Guidance Document Preparation of the Product Monograph in Extensible Markup Language (XML) Format and sample files.