In what could be the first major use of the Emergency Use Authorization pathway, manufacturers would be able to disseminate information based on ‘competent and reliable scientific evidence’ that is truthful, non-misleading and directed at population-level decision makers. The measure would define the CARSE standard in the FD&C Act for first time, attorneys say.
A COVID-19 legislative aid package unveiled by US Senate Republicans on 19 March would protect manufacturer communications about drugs and devices marketed under an Emergency Use Authorization granted by the Food and Drug Administration.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (S. 3548) includes a safe harbor for dissemination of information...
Developments in India and Pakistan are designed to standardize how drug companies disclose their expenses associated with health care professionals.
AbbVie’s migraine ad overstates the drug’s benefit, a problem that is amplified by using a celebrity, the agency says.
The lung cancer drug Krazati from Bristol Myers Squibb’s Mirati Therapeutics drew an FDA ad/promo untitled letter, highlighting the agency's trend of pursuing false or misleading efficacy claims, particularly when data comes from outside approved labeling.
The UK and EU pharma industry associations have defended their respective codes of practice despite alarming study results. Meanwhile, a consultation on proposals to revise the UK code received over 3,500 comments.
Joint clinical assessment reports must be descriptive rather than reach definitive conclusions, and must not interfere with national decision making processes, according to new EU guidance.
Developments in India and Pakistan are designed to standardize how drug companies disclose their expenses associated with health care professionals.
The agency’s plan for advanced manufacturing seeks more harmonization, while also seeking to codify internal practices with guidance and training.
