Amid deepening bilateral decoupling and geopolitical tensions, the US regulatory agency is sending field inspectors to China for the first time in three years as it moves forward in reviewing and potentially approving the first 'Made In China' immuno-oncology drugs.
All eyes are on the first group of US Food and Drug Administration inspectors as they are embark on a closely-watched trip to China to kick off the process of potentially approving the first immuno-oncology drug originating from China.
Starting 8 May, just after China's May Day holidays, a team from the FDA will start field inspections of manufacturers...
With the US BIOSECURE Act waiting for a Senate vote, there are signs it may be prompting some Chinese firms to look at their operations. In the meantime, two legal experts in China suggest a range of coping strategies for companies that may be deemed "of concern."
The US FDA Commissioner pushed for a rebalancing of the US’s pharmaceutical supply chains while also stressing that there is a role for US-China commerce that would be risky to compromise.
China’s top drug regulator is implementing a pilot program offering shorter review times for IND applications to improve the quality and efficiency of clinical studies and stimulate the country’s innovative drug sector.
Shanghai issues a new set of policies and financial incentives designed to support and speed up regulatory and commercial activities in the biopharma sector, in a comprehensive stimulus package for companies based in the major Chinese city.
Non-Japanese firms without offices in the country may submit documents for approval filings in English, subject to certain conditions.
The Pink Sheet Drug Review Profile explores the US FDA’s approval of vadadustat to treat anemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis. A complete response letter cited the risk of drug-induced liver injury, but postmarketing data from Japan reassured reviewers.
Developments in India and Pakistan are designed to standardize how drug companies disclose their expenses associated with health care professionals.
