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Regeneron's high-dose Eylea hit with surprise FDA rejection over manufacturing hiccups

Fierce Pharma

Despite Regeneron’s impressive high-dose Eylea data, its high-stakes launch is delayed thanks to an unexpected FDA rejection. | In a surprise decision, the FDA issued powerhouse Eylea's high-dose version a complete response letter. But the company said it has nothing to do with the drug's efficacy or safety.

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Medical device manufacturers must remain “vigilant” to ensure data integrity of premarket submissions

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently highlighted data integrity issues concerning premarket submissions received for medical devices. Consequently, because “it calls into question the data integrity of the entire file”, FDA asserted that is unable to rely on the data to grant marketing authorisation.

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FDA $7bn plans for 2024: disclose contract manufacturers, restart Cancer Moonshot

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has revealed its detailed budget proposal for FY2024, which would require pharma companies to name their active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) suppliers, restart President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot, inject cash into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research, and enforce stricter rules around manufacturing, recalls, and shortages.

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Drug safety driving pyrogen testing market expansion

European Pharmaceutical Review

Additionally, the authors highlighted that a greater number of pharmaceutical and biotechnology contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) has broadened the opportunities for providers of pyrogen testing services. This was attributed to their “highly sensitive and specific” testing capabilities.

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FDA warning letters highlight data integrity issues

European Pharmaceutical Review

FDA inspections Identification of data integrity deviations Of the 70 Warning Letters issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) so far in 2024, three have identified data integrity issues at pharmaceutical manufacturing sites outside the US.

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FDA completes inspection of Nexus’ manufacturing facility in US

Pharma Leaders

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has successfully inspected Nexus Pharmaceuticals’ pharmaceutical manufacturing facility located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, US. The inspection will allow the company to commence commercial operations at the three-storey, 84,000ft² manufacturing facility.

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FDA rejects Lilly’s BLA for UC drug over manufacturing concerns

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected Eli Lilly’s biologic licence application (BLA) for the ulcerative colitis (UC) drug mirikizumab over manufacturing concerns. No concerns related to the clinical data package, safety or the medicine label. The regulator has issued a complete response letter.