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New FDA Guidances – December 2011/January 2012

Here’s a list of the notable guidances released by FDA in December 2011 and January 2012, compiled by Cato Research Regulatory Scientist Cathy Anderson. December 2011 FDA Portable Document Format (PDF) Specifications (Updated) (More info on this guidance can be … Continue reading

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FDA Issues New PDF Specifications

In the chaos of the holidays, you might have missed the release of an important new guidance from FDA.  On 20 December 2011, FDA issued version 3 of “FDA Portable Document Format (PDF) Specifications,” fulfilling a promise made at the … Continue reading

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Pre-IND Submissions in eCTD Format

Historically, we made our Pre-IND submissions in paper (e.g., Pre-IND meeting request, briefing package, and meeting minutes) and we began using eCTD format with the initial IND submission.  However, since FDA assigns a Pre-IND number, which ultimately becomes the IND … Continue reading

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New FDA Guidances – September 2011

Here’s a list of the notable guidances released by FDA in September 2011, compiled by Cato Research Regulatory Scientist Cathy Anderson. Reproductive and Developmental Toxicities – Integrating Study Results to Assess Concerns User Fee Waivers, Reductions, and Refunds for Drug … Continue reading

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FDA Reorganizes Oncology and Hematology Divisions

When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Victor Frankl The FDA recently announced that it is reorganizing three divisions (Hematology Products, Drug Oncology Products, and Biologic Oncology Products) from the Office … Continue reading

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