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Moderna Moves into Phase 2 of Covid Vaccine
In their business update, Moderna announced they received FDA clearance to move into Phase 2 of their study for the COVID-19 vaccine. In their press release, they also reported additional funding from Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) as...
Exploring the World of Vaccinations
Explore the world of vaccinations with Professor K in understanding what they are, how they work, and the challenges they face in development and implementation, especially for COVID-19.
Key Factors Driving Medical Writing Outsourcing Strategy – I
CSOFT Health Sciences SVP Dr. Nimita Limaye has taken the time to answer some questions from our guest audience about the medical writing industry. In her first interview, she focuses on key factors that cause businesses to outsource their medical writing needs. Jane:...
FDA Amends Policy for Covid Tests
The FDA announced that it would strengthen its oversight for companies marketing the Covid serology tests. After questions came to light in regards to the accuracy of some of the testing kits, the FDA is now requiring commercial manufacturers to submit an emergency...
FDA Grants EUA for Covid Treatment Remdesivir from Gilead
The FDA announced today (5/1) that it would grant EUA for Gilead for their antiviral drug remdesivir for treatment in early response to suspected or confirmed patients with Covid. This authorization will allow the distribution of the drug all over the US, as well as...
FDA Announces Exemptions and Exclusions from Certain Requirements in the Drug Supply Chain Security Act
Yesterday (4/30) the FDA lifted some of the security requirements in the Drug Supply Chain Security Act to help expedite adequate distribution of prescription drugs due to COVID-19. These exemptions and exclusions apply to...
Amazing Cooperation Between Companies to Meet Global Demands in Global Supply Chains for Pandemic-Response Equipment
There has been amazing cooperation by companies with global supply chains to come together during Covid and produce surplus PPE and ventilators for domestic and international markets. Communicating effectively across multi-lingual global supply chains is more...
FDA Gives Guidance on Bioequivalence Studies for Submission Amidst Covid
The FDA released guidance on Tuesday (4/28) for bioequivalence studies intended for submission in Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs). Due to Covid, many clinical trial studies have been negatively impacted due to travel limitations, site closures, etc. With...
EU Gives Five New Guidances for Medical Devices
The European Commission's Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) posted five new guidances on Friday (4/24) for medical devices in light of COVID-19. These guidances are used when demonstrating equivalence to existing devices,...
EU Unanimously Votes to Delay EU MDR by 1 Year
In a unanimous decision on Wednesday (4/22), the European Union has decided to push back the amendment to the EU MDR by one year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This extra time will allow more time to ensure the functionality and design of the new system, while also...
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