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  • CDSCO Issues Spurious Drug Alert Read More

    The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued a spurious drug alert for popular medications  - Alkem’s Taxim-O (Antibiotic Cefixime), Pan D (Pantoprazole + Domperidone for acidity and indigestion), and Sun Pharma’s Rosuvas 10 (Rosuvastatin for lowering cholesterol). Samples...

    December 3, 2024, CDSCO, Drug Alerts
  • EC General Court Refuses to Read More

    In September 2024, the European Commission (EC) revoked the Conditional Marketing Authorisation (CMA) for Advanz Pharma’s Ocaliva (obeticholic acid), a second-line treatment for patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). But the General Court of the European Union temporarily suspended the...

    November 28, 2024, Drug Alerts
  • USFDA Flags Major cGMP Deviations Read More

    New Delhi based Unexo Life Sciences has initiated a major recall of several medicated patch drug products in US following critical deviations flagged by USFDA in the manufacture of drug products. The recall include more than 12 Million patches of...

    November 25, 2024, Recall, Warning letter
  • NDSRI Nitrosocinacalcet: Aurobindo Recall Batches Read More

    Aurobindo is recalling Cinacalcet tablets in US due to nitrosamine NDSRI impurity N-Nitroso-cinacalcet. Aurobindo has initiated recall of 17 batches of the drug product across different strengths 30 mg, 60 mg and 90 mg Cinacalcet tablets Earlier in October 2024,...

    November 21, 2024, Nitrosamines, Recall
  • Delaying, Denying, Limiting, Refusing Inspection: Read More

    Chinese OTC Manufacturer Tianjin Darentang Jingwanhong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd was inspected by USFDA in March 2024. During the inspection FDA observed significant GMP violations at the facility (FEI 3006283468). Manufacturing – Filling equipment were observed to be dirty and, in...

    November 20, 2024, Warning letter
  • Oral Phenylephrine Not Effective: FDA Read More

    USFDA is proposing to remove oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) drug products for nasal congestion. An review determined that oral phenylephrine is not effective for relief of nasal congestion. As this is a proposed order, companies may...

    November 11, 2024, Drug Alerts, USFDA
  • USFDA 483 to Novo Nordisk Read More

    FDA has published the USFDA Form 483 issued to Novo Nordisk API manufacturing facility at Kalundborg, Denmark. The site (FEI 3002807751) which manufacture the block buster Semaglutide was inspected by USFDA investigators Lindsey Brown, Ralph M. Bernstein, Maxwell Korang-Yeboah, and...

    October 30, 2024, USFDA 483
  • New FDA Guidance: Review of Read More

    The USFDA has published a new guidance titled "Review of Drug Master Files in Advance of Certain ANDA Submissions Under GDUFA," intended for holders of Type II active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) drug master files (DMFs). DMF holders can request an...

    October 29, 2024, Guidance
  • CDSCO Quality Alert for 67 Read More

    CDSCO has published list of sixtyseven Drugs & Medicinal products as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) in September 2024. Central and State Drug authorities routinely pick samples of drug products from point of sale and distribution points and get the...

    October 25, 2024
  • CDSCO Flags Spurious Drugs of Read More

    CDSCO has published list of drugs declared as spurious in the month of September 2024. The list includes popular medicines Deca-Durabolin 25 Injection (Zydus), Shelcal 500 (Torrent), Urimax D (Cipla), Pan D (Alkem). CDSCO routinely samples drugs and medicines from sales...

    October 24, 2024
  • Intas Recall Cisplatin Injection For Read More

    Accord Healthcare Inc, US is recalling one lot of Cisplatin injection due to failed impurities. The drug product is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals at their Pharmez facility in Ahmedabad, India. The recall was initiated after batch P2202009 failed for unspecified...

    October 14, 2024, Recall
  • FDA approves Roche’s Inavolisib for Read More

    USFDA has approved Inavolisib ((Itovebi) of Genentech in combination with palbociclib and fulvestrant, for the treatment of PIK3CA-mutated HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer. As per Roche press release HR-positive breast cancer is the most prevalent type of all breast cancers, accounting...

    October 11, 2024, Product Approval
  • EMA To Review Finasteride and Read More

    The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has initiated a review of finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about suicidal ideation (suicidal thoughts) and behaviors. In Europe, medicines containing finasteride and dutasteride are marketed under various trade names such as Propecia (Organon),...

    October 7, 2024, EMA
  • Spurious Drugs Linked to Sun Read More

    CDSCO has published an update on the Spurious and Misbranded drugs in September 2024. Medicinal Products of Pharma Majors Sun Pharma (Pulmosil, Pantocid, Ursocol 300), Glenmark (Telma H) and Macleods (Defcort 6) which were found to be failing for different...

    October 1, 2024, CDSCO, Drug Alerts
  • CDSCO Drug Alert for August Read More

    CDSCO has published alert of list of drugs Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) identified during Aug 2024. Fortyeight incidents of Not of Standard Quality drugs are reported by the Central Laboratories (Chandigarh, Kolkata and Guwahati) in August 2024. The list...

    September 24, 2024, CDSCO, Drug Alerts
  • FDA Updates Guideline for Control Read More

    FDA has issued an Updated Guidance for Control of Nitrosamines in Human Drugs in September 2024. This guidance revises the final guidance of the same title issued on February 24, 2021. Qvents presents in this post the salient changes and...

    September 20, 2024, Guidance, Nitrosamines
  • USFDA Issues Warning Letter to Read More

    Following the USFDA 483 issued in April 2024 and the OAI classification in July 2024, Zydus' Jarod facility (FEI 3013712903) was issued a Warning Letter by the USFDA in August 2024. The facility was inspected in April 2024 by FDA...

    September 13, 2024, USFDA, Warning letter
  • Ocaliva: EC Withdrawal of Approval Read More

    The European Commission (EC) revoked the conditional marketing authorization (CMA) of Advanz Pharma’s Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) in Europe for the second-line treatment of patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in September 2024. However, Advanz Pharma has secured a temporary suspension...

    September 9, 2024, Drug Alerts
  • CDSCO Alert: Baxter Recalls Fibrin Read More

    CDSCO has published a drug alert regarding voluntary recall of Tisseel Lyo Fibrin Sealant VHS/D Powder and solvent for sealant by Baxter. The imported product is manufactured by Takeda in Vienna, Austria. The recall is is due to extended dissolution...

    September 3, 2024, Drug Alerts, Recall
  • CDSCO NSQ Drug list: Failure Read More

    CDSCO has published the NSQ (Not of Standard Quality) alert for July 2024. The list published by CDSCO on 22 Aug 2024, lists fifty seven drug products and include common drugs like Paracetamol, Ofloxacin, Azithromycin, Aspirin, Pantoprazole, Diclofenac. More than...

    August 30, 2024, Drug Alerts
  • Dr.Reddy’s Recall Several Lots of Read More

    Dr.Reddy’s laboratories Inc (DRL) has initiated recall of 50 batches of Ibuprofen tablets in US market. DRL is recalling Ibuprofen tablets of three different strengths – 800mg, 600mg and 400mg. The recall is initiated based on the results observed in...

    August 28, 2024, Recall
  • FDA Approves New Molecular Entity Read More

    FDA has given approval for Janssen’s New Molecular Entity Lazertinib (Lazcluze). Approval is accorded for Lazertinib in combination with amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Lazertinib is a kinase inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor. Rybrevant plus...

    August 23, 2024, Product Approval
  • CDSCO Consider Bringing Good Distribution Read More

    Latest circular issued by CDSCO on Good Distribution Practices (GDP) indicate that the guidance on GDP could be incorporated as a schedule in Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1945. CDSCOs Drug Consultative Committee (DCC) apprehend that due to non-mandatory nature of...

    August 19, 2024, CDSCO
  • FDA approves Gileads Liver Drug Read More

    Gilead announced FDAs approval of Livdelzi (Seladelpar) for treatment of PBC, a rare, chronic, autoimmune disease of the bile ducts. PBC can cause liver damage and possible liver failure if untreated. The disease currently has no cure. (FDA) granted accelerated...

    August 18, 2024, Product Approval
  • FDA Announces FY 25 GDUFA Read More

    The USFDA has announced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 rates for GDUFA III fees. The FY 25 fee show a steep hike of ANDA fee to ₹ 3,21,920 from $ 252,453 for FY 24, an increase of 27.5%. The new...

    August 5, 2024, USFDA
  • Failure to Report Changes: South Read More

    South Korean Drug Regulator MFDS imposed administrative penalties on GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), reports Korea Bio Medical Review. The penalties are for violation of regulations Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and Rules on the Safety of Pharmaceuticals and Other Drugs. According to the MFDS...

    July 31, 2024
  • Zydus Recall Verapamil Hydrochloride for Read More

    Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc initiated recall of multiple lots of Verapamil Hydrochloride injection due to potential cross contamination with other products. Verapamil Hydrochloride is a calcium channel blocker medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure, angina. The drug...

    July 23, 2024, Recall
  • CDSCO Alert for Poor Quality Read More

    CDSCO has published list of drugs which were found to be not of standard quality for the month of May 2024, during tests at CDSCO (Central) laboratories and State laboratories of the Drug Control Authority. The medicines which were found...

    July 2, 2024, CDSCO, Drug Alerts
  • Deficient Method Validations, Aseptic area Read More

    Cipla facility at Verna, Goa was audited by USFDA during June 2024 ending with issuance of USFDA form 483 with six observations. The site was inspected from 10 June to 21 June 2024 by three investigators Tamil Arasu, Eileen A.Liu...

    June 30, 2024, USFDA 483
  • Glenmark Recall 114 Batches of Read More

    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 114 batches of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K due to failed dissolution. Following this, there was one more recall  of 21 batches of Potassium Chloride Capsules by American Health Packaging on...

    June 27, 2024, Recall
  • FDA Final Guidance: Delaying, Denying, Read More

    FDA has issued final guidance on Circumstances that constitute Delaying, Denying, Limiting, or Refusing a Drug or Device Inspection in June 2024. This is the final version of the draft guidance that was issued in December 2022 on same title....

    June 26, 2024, Guidance, USFDA
  • FDA 483 to DRL : Read More

    USFDA 483 issued to Dr.Reddys (DRL) API unit in Pydibhimavaram, India cites failure to validate all analytical methods, failure to maintain manufacturing processes in validated state, Investigations and root cause into OOS and failures were not scientifically sound. The 483...

    June 24, 2024, USFDA 483
  • CEP for Sterile Drug Substances: Read More

    EDQM has published the draft guideline on Content of the dossier for sterile substances for public consultation. For a sterile drug substance (API), sterilisation process should be described in CEP application along with data for validation of sterilisation method in...

    June 20, 2024, EDQM, Guidance
  • FDA issues Guidance on Facility Read More

    The guidance provides information on how FDA decides goal dates for a drug application (ANDA, BLA, NDA) based on information provided in the Form 356h regarding Facility readiness. This is a program enhancement as described in the GDUFA Reauthorization Performance...

    June 19, 2024, Guidance, USFDA
  • Two more Product Recalls by Read More

    Eugia US LLC is recalling two more injectable products in US for failed impurities, degradation specifications. Four lots of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate injection is being recalled for out of specification (OOS) results of sulfonic acid adduct of dexamethasone phosphate impurity...

    June 18, 2024, Recall
  • The Father of Statins passes Read More

    The scientific community mourns the loss of Dr.Akiro Endo, whose death was announced by the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology where Dr.Endo was a professor emeritus. Dr.Endo’s groundbreaking research has been compared to the discovery of penicillin and led...

    June 14, 2024
  • Data Integrity issues, Delayed records: Read More

    USFDA had inspected the Jiangsu Hengrui Pharma’s Huanghe road site in January 2024. The site was inspected by investigators Arsen Karapetyan and Qiao Y Bobo and the Firm was issued USFDA 483 with 8 observations. Following the inspection, the site...

    June 10, 2024, USFDA 483
  • Risk of Nitrosamines in Rizatriptan Read More

    Glenmark recalled several lots of Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets and Rizatriptan Benzoate Orally Disintegrating Tablets in US due presence of Nitrosamine impurities. The recall is triggered due to the Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity (NDSRI) N-Nitroso Desmethyl Rizatriptan results that are...

    June 6, 2024, Nitrosamines, Recall
  • FDA clears Bovaer – Elanco’s Read More

    Elanco Animal Health announced that the USFDA has completed its comprehensive, multi-year review of Bovaer (3-NOP), a methane-reducing feed ingredient, and determined the product meets safety and efficacy requirements for use in lactating dairy cattle. Bovaer with active ingredient 3-Nitroxy...

    June 1, 2024
  • Dr.Reddy’s recall Sirolimus tablets for Read More

    Dr.Reddy’s (DRL) is recalling 1176 bottles of Sirolimus 1mg tablets (NDC 55111-653-01) in US for failed impurities in degradation specification. The recall was initiated on 1 May 2024. Sirolimus (also known as Rapamycin) is an immunosuppressant indicated for the prophylaxis...

    May 23, 2024, Recall
  • Eudra GMDP lists Everest Organics Read More

    Everest Organics Ltd (Telangana, India) was issued a GMP Non-Compliance Report with recommendation to suspend the CEP certificate for Omeprazole, by Norwegian Authority. The NCA report followed an inspection in February 2024 at its Sangareddy, Telengana site in which major...

    May 22, 2024
  • CDSCO Spurious Drug Alert for Read More

    CDSCO has issued spurious drug alert for five medicinal products. The spurious drug alert includes popular brands like Emcure’s Instgra (Dolutegravir tablets), Glenmark’s Telma -AM (Telmisartan & Amlodipine tablets) and Sun Pharma’s Rifagut 400 (Rifaximin tablets). Other drugs in the...

    May 21, 2024, Drug Alerts
  • Eugia USFDA 483 cites inadequate Read More

    Aurobindo arm, Eugia Pharma Specialities facility at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan was issued USFDA 483 with seven observations following inspection in April -May 2024. The facility (FEI 3009883410) was inspected by USFDA investigators Justin A Boyd, Anastasia M Shields and Vaishali J...

    May 14, 2024, USFDA 483
  • Zydus Vadodara USFDA 483 cites Read More

    USFDA inspection of Zydus Life sciences, Vadodara facility resulted in USFDA 483 with 10 observations. The facility (FEI 3013712903) was inspected by USFDA investigators Justin A Boyd and Anastasia M Shields in April 2024. Major deficiencies observed were pertaining to...

    May 8, 2024, USFDA 483
  • CDSCO to take Charge of Read More

    The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has notified that effective from May 15, 2024, the issuance of Export No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for new, unapproved, and banned drugs will transition from State Licensing Authorities (SLAs) to Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)...

    May 6, 2024, CDSCO, Guidance
  • WHO Alert on Falsified Dow Read More

    WHO has issued an alert on falsified Propylene glycol bearing name of Dow detected in Pakistan. Authentic Dow USP/EP propylene glycol is a Pharmaceutical raw material (excipient) adhering to the standards of the United States and European Pharmacopoeias (USP/EP) for...

    May 2, 2024, Recall
  • USFDA 483 to Sun Pharma Read More

    The USFDA 483 issued to Sun Pharma, Dadra unit in India (FEI 3004561553) published by USFDA demonstrates the depths audits go to identify non compliances and highlights the evolving expectations of auditors. The site was inspected by USFDA investigator Pratik...

    April 24, 2024, USFDA 483
  • J&J cough syrup contamination with Read More

    J&Js paediatric cough syrup Benylin is being recalled in several African countries following detection of high level of diethylene glycol contamination. The recall was triggered in Nigeria (April 10, 2024) after laboratory tests on a batch of  Benylin Paediatric showed...

    April 21, 2024, Recall
  • EDQM revises guideline for Content Read More

    The revised EDQM guideline “Content of the dossier for chemical purity and microbiological quality of substances for pharmaceutical use” will be effective from 1st May 2024. The  key updates are with regards to   information to be included in the Module...

    April 18, 2024, EDQM, Guidance
  • FDA Warning letter to Natco Read More

    As expected FDA has taken regulatory action and issued a Warning letter to Natco, following critical observations during inspection at Natco’s Kothur facility in India. The site was inspected in October 2023, by investigators Pratik S. Upadhyay and Saleem A....

    April 17, 2024, Qvents, USFDA 483, Warning letter
  • Warning letter to Australian API Read More

    USFDA Warning letter to Australian API manufacturer cites basic laboratory compliance issues - Inadequate OOS investigations, failure to follow USP monograph methods, laboratory records do not capture all relevant test details to establish traceability and validity of data and failure...

    April 15, 2024, Warning letter
  • FDA 483 to Jubilant : Read More

    USFDA inspected Jubilant Generics Limited facility in Roorkee, India, from January 25th to February 2nd, 2024. The USFDA 483 issued at the close of inspection by investigators Jaffrey P. Raimondi and Tamil Arasu cites deficiencies on cleaning validations, inadequate investigations,...

    April 11, 2024, USFDA 483
  • Natco Pharma recalls Lansoprazole Capsules Read More

    Natco Pharma is recalling one more lot of Lanzoprazole 15 mg delayed release capsules for cGMP deviations in March 2024. The drug is distributed by Rising Pharma Holdings. Lanzoprazole is indicated for treatment of frequent heartburn. The Lanzoprazole capsules are...

    April 9, 2024, Recall
  • FDA issues draft guidance for Read More

    The USFDA released draft guidance on New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) Master Files for dietary supplements in April 2024. Let's break down what this means for the industry. What are NDIs and NDINs? A New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) is any...

    April 9, 2024, Guidance
  • Glenmark recalls Diltiazem Hydrochloride ER Read More

    Glenmark has initiated a recall of one lot of Diltiazem Hydrochloride 120mg, Extended Release(ER) Capsules in US in Mar 2024. The class II recall is due to Failed Dissolution Specifications during long term stability studies at the at the 12th...

    April 4, 2024, Recall
  • FDA announces OTC Drug Facilities Read More

    FDA has announced the over-the-counter (OTC) monograph drug facility (MDF) fee rates under the OTC monograph drug user fee program (OMUFA) for fiscal year (FY) 2024. These facility fees are effective on October 1, 2023, and will remain in effect...

    April 3, 2024, USFDA
  • FDA approves Akebia’s Vafseo (Vadadustat) Read More

    FDA approved Akebia’s Vafseo (Vadadustat) for treatment of anaemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in patients receiving dialysis for at least three months. Vafseo is a once daily oral tablet and recommended starting dose 300 mg. Vafseo is available...

    April 2, 2024, Product Approval
  • FDA approves Merck’s Winrevair (Sotatercept-CSRK) Read More

    FDA has approved Merck’s Biologic drug Winrevair (Sotatercept-CSRK) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). The product is available in 45mg and 60mg lyophilized cake or powder single dose vials for subcutaneous injection. The recommended starting dose is 0.3mg/kg and target dose...

    April 2, 2024, Product Approval
  • Eugia US LLC Recall one Read More

    Eugia US LLC is recalling one lot of Methocarbamol Injection in US for white particles observed to be floating in the vial. The recall follows a customer complaint. Particulates in injection has potential to cause stroke and even death if...

    April 1, 2024, Recall
  • FDA Issues guidance for Handling Read More

    FDA has issued a new guidance for handling reserve samples from bioavailability (BA) and bioequivalence (BE) studies for study sponsors and/or drug manufacturers, contract research organizations (CROs), site management organizations (SMOs), and investigators. The guidance is for immediate implementation. The...

    March 29, 2024, Guidance
  • USFDA Approves Duvyzat for Muscular Read More

    USFDA has approved Italfarmaco’s Duvyzat (givinostat) oral medication for treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Duvyzat is a non steroidal drug for treatment of DMD, a rare neurological disorder, characterised by progressive muscle weakness due to lack of muscle protein,...

    March 25, 2024, Product Approval
  • USFDA approves Idorsia’s Tryvio (Aprocitentan) Read More

    USFDA has approved Idorsia's new drug Tryvio, a New Molecular Entity (NME) drug Aprocitentan for treatment of high blood pressure in patients who are not responding well to other medications. However, the approval comes with a black box warning, the...

    March 22, 2024, Product Approval
  • EMA Updates list of N-Nitrosamines Read More

    EMA(Europeans Medicines Agency) has updated the Appendix 1 Acceptable intakes established for N-nitrosamines with 15 more substances in February 2024. The new list cover drug molecules Cyanocobalamine, Apixaban, Clozapine, Tamoxifen, Flecainide, Masitinib, Telmisartan, Meropenem, Methylphenidate, Silodosin and Terazosin. The list...

    March 21, 2024, Guidance
  • USFDA flags made in China Read More

    USFDA has updated Safety Communication on Chinese made plastic syringes. FDA had issued a Safety Communication on plastic syringes made in China earlier in November 2023. FDA’s concerns on Chinese made plastic syringes include performance & safety of the syringes,...

    March 20, 2024, USFDA, Warning letter
  • USFDA 483 to Eugia Polepally Read More

    USFDA had inspected Aurobindo’s Eugia SEZ Pvt Ltd facility at Polepally, Telengana in India in Feb 2024. This was the third Eugia facility (FEI 3011905047) to be inspected by FDA in a span of 3 months after the Eugia US...

    March 19, 2024, USFDA 483
  • USFDA issues guidance for Animal Read More

    USFDA has issued a new guidance for primary batches to be included in the CMC section in Animal Drug Applications. The guidance is applicable for New Animal Drug Applications (NADAs), Abbreviated New Animal Drug Applications (ANADAs) and associated applications like...

    March 18, 2024, Guidance
  • FDA approves Resmetirom for fatty Read More

    FDA has approved Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Rezdiffra (Resmetirom) for treatment of fatty liver disease (Noncirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) with liver Fibrosis). The treatment is approved for adults with a once-daily, oral dosage of 80  - 100 mg based on actual body...

    March 16, 2024, Product Approval
  • Par Pharmaceutical recall Treprostinil Injection Read More

    Dublin based Par Pharmaceutical, part of Endo International plc is recalling one lot of Treprostinil Injection 20mg/20mL (1mg/mL) in US. The recall is due to potential presence of silicone particulates in the product solution. Particulates in injectable products can cause...

    March 14, 2024, Recall
  • Eugia US LLC recall Methylprednisolone Read More

    Eugia US LLC is recalling three lots of Methylprednisolone acetate Injectable Suspension (80mg/mL, 5mL Multiple-Dose Vial) in US. The Class II recall is initiated due to failed Dissolution Specifications. Methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid for intramuscular, intra-articular,...

    March 6, 2024, Recall
  • One more Eugia facility hit Read More

    Aurobindo’s Eugia SEZ Pvt. Ltd at Polepally Village, Mehaboob Nagar, Telengana was inspected by USFDA during 19-29th February 2024. Post inspection the facility was issued USFDA 483 with seven observations. Aurobindo in a press statement to stock exchanges declared that...

    March 6, 2024, USFDA 483
  • Warning letter to Jordans Amman Read More

    FDA issued a Warning letter to Amman Pharmaceuticals following inspection at the facility (FEI 3013501887) at Amman, Jordan in August 2023. The Warning letter highlights critical lapses including non aseptic operations and inadequate controls to prevent microbial contamination of sterile...

    February 29, 2024, Warning letter
  • USFDA approves Orchids innovation drug Read More

    Indian Pharma company Orchid Pharma’s New Molecular Entity (NME) Enmetazobactam gets USFDA approval for treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI). The new drug EXBLIFEP is a combination drug of Enmetazobactam with Cefixime, a cephalosporin antibacterial. Exblifep is an injection...

    February 26, 2024, Product Approval
  • Chinese API Mfr Sichuan Deebio Read More

    USFDA Inspectors Anders W. Evenson and Arsen Karapetyan had inspected the Sichuan Deebio facility (FEI 3011139911) in September 2023. Serious deficiencies were observed during the audit with non-contemporaneous recording of laboratory data in Microbiology QC laboratory, missing test data (electronic...

    February 22, 2024, USFDA, Warning letter
  • EUGIA India FDA483: Critical Data Read More

    Aurobindo arm Eugia Pharma site at Sangareddy, Telengana was inspected by USFDA in Jan -Feb 2024. Inspection was conducted by USFDA investigators Justin A Boyd, Eileen A Liu, Anastasia M Shields resulting in USFDA 483 with 9 observations. The 483...

    February 20, 2024
  • FDA 483 to Chinese API Read More

    The USFDA 483 issued to Sichuan Deebio Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd cite critical data integrity observations of Microbiology plates discarded in waste bin without recording results and QC team leader not telling truth about the results; missing test data and repeat...

    February 19, 2024, USFDA 483
  • Teva recall Nortrel (Norethindrone and Ethinyl Read More

    In a Class 3 recall Teva initiated recall of one lot each of Nortrel and Nortrel 7/7/7. Nortrel and Nortrel 7/7/7 are oral contraceptive tablets with 21 therapeutically active coloured tablets containing the actives norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and 7 white...

    February 15, 2024, Recall
  • USFDA and EMA Parallel Scientific Read More

    Prospective applicants of Complex Generics (CG) can request for a joint meeting with FDA OGD (Office of Generics Drugs) and EMA (European Medicines Agency) for scientific advice on development of the generics. Engaging with regulatory agencies at an early stage...

    February 13, 2024, EMA, USFDA
  • EDQM New strategy for N-nitrosamine Read More

    European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EPC) approved the new strategy for N-nitrosamine impurities in individual monographs in November 2023. As per the new strategy a specification for N-nitrosamine impurity will be included in a monograph only when it is a process-related impurity,...

    February 11, 2024, EDQM, Guidance, Nitrosamines
  • NATCO recalls Lansoprazole Capsules in Read More

    Natco Pharma initiated a recall of one lot of Lanzoprazole 15mg capsules in US. Reason for recall is inadequate induction sealing of bottles and observation of capsules sticking together, active spheres sticking to capsules, capsules with holes and exposed drug,...

    February 10, 2024, Recall
  • FDA issues final guidance for Read More

    Each Drug Establishments (Registrants*) registered with FDA must provide information on amount of each listed drug manufactured to Agency under Section 510(j)(3) of the FD&C Act. This support agency’s efforts to reduce drug shortage risks. The requirement applies to each...

    February 6, 2024, Guidance, USFDA
  • USFDA483 to Aurobindo’s Eugia US Read More

    USFDA audit of Eugia US Manufacturing in New Jersey, US (FEI 3015534630) resulted in issuance of USFDA 483 with 10 observations. The inspection was performed from 11-22 December 2023 by investigators James R Birkenstamm, Daniel L Zheng, Ruben C Quintana,...

    February 3, 2024, USFDA 483
  • FDA announces opportunity for drug Read More

    The USFDA announced next phase of the Quality Management Maturity (QMM) Program for drug manufacturers. FDA is seeking the participation of nine firms in the QMM program. FDA has developed a protocol with a series of questions in five practice...

    January 29, 2024, USFDA
  • Stagnant water in Equipment duct, Read More

    Sun Pharma initiated recall of several drugs manufactured at Dadra site (India) for cGMP deviation - microbial contamination in stagnant water in the duct of manufacturing equipment. The drugs recalled include OSD Drugs Cinacalcet tablets, Febuxostat tablets, Lurasidone tablets, Mesalamine Delayed-Release...

    January 28, 2024, Recall
  • FDA announces GMP guideline for Read More

    The draft guidance Good Manufacturing Practice for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Used in Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVM GFI #286 (VICH GL60)) is issued by Centre for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). This guideline is developed based on ICH Q7: Good Manufacturing Practices for...

    January 25, 2024, Guidance, USFDA
  • Dr.Reddy’s recall Tizanidine 4mg Tablets Read More

    Dr Reddys (DRL) initiated recall of one batch of Tizanidine 4mg tablets in US in January 2024. The recall is due to presence of foreign tablet - Tizanidine 2mg tablets in the bottle of Tizanidine 4mg tablets. Tizanidine is a...

    January 17, 2024, Recall
  • Risk of Nitrosamines, NDSRIs, Nitrosamine Read More

    Lupin recalled 3 batches of Desloratadine tablets in Dec 2023 for N-Nitroso Desloratadine impurity exceeding acceptable intake (AI) limit. Desloratadine is an antihistamine for treatment of allergies, such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose. USFDA Enforcement Report – Lupin Desloratadine...

    January 14, 2024, Nitrosamines, Recall
  • FDA launches new Search page Read More

    USFDA has launched a new search page for Quality documents. The page provides useful links to Pharma Quality related documents  - Guidance’s, Compliance Programs, MAPP (Manual of Policies and Procedures).  USFDA website and archives have a large repository of useful...

    January 12, 2024, USFDA
  • FDA updates guidance for Reconsideration Read More

    This guidance provides procedures for ANDA applicants who wish to pursue a request for reconsideration on a FDA decision or action related to ANDAs. Regulatory actions eligible for a request for reconsideration include Refuse-to-receive decision Tentative approval letter Complete response...

    January 11, 2024, Guidance, USFDA
  • Dr.Reddy’s recall 1mg Tacrolimus capsules Read More

    Due to an incident of “foreign capsule” in the bottle, Dr.Reddy’s initiated a voluntary recall of a batch of  Tacrolimus 1mg capsules in US. A 0.5mg Tacrolimus capsule was observed in a bottle of 1mg Tacrolimus capsules, which led to...

    January 9, 2024, Recall
  • FDA 483 to Dr.Reddy’s cites Read More

    FDA inspected the Drug Testing Establishment of DRL (Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories) at Bachupally, Telengana India (FEI:3009483004) in Dec 2023; USFDA Investigator Saleem A Akhtar. The Form 483 issued cites discrepancies in sameness study conducted in 2016 between DRL drug product and...

    January 8, 2024, USFDA 483
  • USFDA 483 to Torrent Pharma Read More

    Torrent’s Chhatral, Gujarat facility (FEI: 3012740315) was inspected by USFDA (Investigator Yvins Dezan) in Dec 23. The inspection resulted in USFDA 483 with five observations. Observations include failure to review discrepancies thoroughly, deficiencies in procedures, cleaning and maintenance of equipment....

    January 5, 2024, USFDA 483
  • Laurus USFDA 483: Lapses in Read More

    USFDA inspected Laurus Synthesis, Visakh facility in India (FEI: 3011524794) in Dec 2023 by investigators Joseph A. Piechocki and Rafeeq A. Habeeb. The USFDA 483 reports five observations including lapses in investigations of equipment damage and potential particulate contamination; deficiencies...

    January 4, 2024, USFDA 483
  • FDA revise Quality guidance for Read More

    FDA has published a revised guidance on quality considerations for topical ophthalmic drug products – Gels, Ointments, Creams, Solutions, Suspensions and emulsions. The revised guideline is an update to the initial guidance published in October 2023. This revision adds Microbiological...

    December 29, 2023, Guidance, USFDA
  • Hospira recall several injectables for Read More

    Hospira Inc., a Pfizer company announced recall of several injectable products in US for potential glass particulates in vials. Three of the products recalled are 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection (NDC 0409-5534-24); 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection (NDC 0409-6637-24); Atropine Sulfate Injection...

    December 27, 2023
  • USFDA Updates MAPP for Facility Read More

    FDA has updated MAPP for assessment of requests for reclassification of facility-based major complete response (CR) letter amendments. On December 21, FDA published a revised CDER manual of policies and procedures (MAPP) to assess requests for reclassification of facility-based major...

    December 26, 2023
  • Members of US Congress writes Read More

    The letter to FDA was written by the Republican members of the E&C committee of the US Congress Representatives and signed by Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and other Republican subcommittee chairs and members. The letter raised questions about the FDA’s...

    December 22, 2023
  • China Counterespionage Law changes – Read More

    China’s revision of counter espionage laws in April 2023, with enumeration of espionage activities extended to include Stealing, prying into, purchasing, or illegally providing … other documents, data, materials, or items related to national security and interests has concerns for...

    December 22, 2023
  • European GMP and GDP certificates Read More

    The GMP/GDP Inspectors Working Group coordinated by EMA has decided to continue the extension of the validity of the GMP and GDP certificates until 2024 or the conclusion of the next on-site inspection, whichever comes first. EMA, the European Commission...

    December 13, 2023
  • European Commission (EC) publishes list Read More

    The European Commission has published the first Union list of critical medicines, together with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Member States' Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA). This first Union critical medicines list contains more than 200 active substances...

    December 13, 2023
  • MHRA extends validity of GMP Read More

    MHRA has decided to continue the extension of the validity GMP & GDP Certificates until 2024 or until the conclusion of the next inspection, whichever comes first. GMP / GDP inspections were postponed during Covid 19 emergency and the validity...

    December 12, 2023